Harris County foresaw key risks, including a slow response from the Red Cross, but never implemented its strategy.
In Harvey's Wake
Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on the Texas Coast, dumping more than 50 inches of rain in parts of the Houston area, flooding thousands of homes and killing more than 80 people. The devastation was swift, and the recovery is far from over. The Texas Tribune has assigned a team to examine Harvey’s aftermath, including rebuilding efforts, the government’s response, and what Texas is doing to prepare for future storms.
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In Houston, thousands of Harvey victims still waiting for aid to repair their homes
The Tribune teamed up with PBS NewsHour to tell the story of one Houston family trying to make their flood-damaged home livable again while they wait for federal aid that’s been too slow to arrive.
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How much has been raised for Harvey relief — and how’s it being spent?
It’s been five months since Hurricane Harvey unleashed historic flooding in southeastern parts of the state, but billions of dollars in recovery money have yet to be spent.
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Four months after Hurricane Harvey, four major questions about recovery for 2018
Harvey’s historic floods left behind epic damage — and some urgent questions that will take months, if not years, to answer.
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After First Amendment challenge, FEMA may pay Texas churches to rebuild after Harvey
Facing a lawsuit from three Texas churches, federal officials have unveiled a new policy to allow religious institutions to receive government funds for damages suffered during natural disasters.
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What Texas learned in the wake of Hurricane Harvey
Two Tribune reporters who covered Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath discuss the historic storm’s financial impact, recovery efforts and what citizens and state officials have learned in the wake of the devastating storm.
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Harvey victims say FEMA hotel program plagued by confusion
Two Texans displaced by Harvey who say they were kicked off the hotel assistance program are confused by FEMA’s explanation — or lack of one.
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How much has been raised for Harvey relief — and how’s it being spent?
Between the federal government, the Red Cross and private charities, billions of dollars will be spent to help Texans rebuild and recover after Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The Tribune is tracking how it’s spent.
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Without recovery funds, more than 50 Texas day cares close after Harvey
A number of Texas day care centers are in rough shape after Hurricane Harvey, adding one more challenge for parents trying to get back home and find work — they’re unable to find a safe place to leave their children.
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How much damage did Harvey do to Texas homes? There may never be an exact answer.
As state officials vie for limited federal disaster dollars, housing advocates fear Texans with destroyed homes may fall through a patchwork of government agencies.