According to emails obtained by ProPublica, officials in several counties were extremely critical of the Red Cross’ response to Hurricane Harvey, saying the organization communicated poorly and didn’t bring in supplies as expected.
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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Federal Harvey relief funds might take years, officials tell legislators
It could be months, if not years, before southeast Texans receive federal funds to pay for the long-term rebuilding and recovery of homes and communities battered by Hurricane Harvey’s epic rains, officials told legislators Monday.
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Amid staff exodus at health agency, some say chief has political agenda
Dozens of experienced senior staff members have left Texas’ health and human services agency, saying morale has sunk under the new executive director, and critics say it’s hampered the state’s ability to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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Houston mayor calls off property tax hike after Abbott delivers $50 million
Gov. Greg Abbott said during a Friday news conference in Houston that there “is a possibility for a special session” to allocate funds for Hurricane Harvey recovery.
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Livestream: Abbott, Turner hold news conference on Harvey relief
After a week of trading jabs in the media on funding for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, watch Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner address the media together from Houston.
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Harvey recovery czar says insurance agencies should “write a damn check”
Texas A&M University Chancellor John Sharp, charged with leading the state’s Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, called on insurance agencies to “step up” in an interview with The Texas Tribune.
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EPA: Hurricane Harvey compromised cap on toxic waste site
The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that rains from Hurricane Harvey damaged a temporary protective cap on a pit of toxic sludge along the San Jacinto River east of Houston, exposing “underlying waste material.”
A conversation with John Sharp, Harvey recovery czar
We livestreamed our conversation in Austin with the newly appointed Harvey recovery czar, John Sharp.
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Hey, Texplainer: Will previous home damage affect filing claims post-Harvey?
Previous home damage doesn’t impact someone’s ability to file a claim post-Harvey. And just to be safe, both state and federal officials encourage anyone who sustained home damages during Hurricane Harvey to apply for aid.
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Can flooded-out Houstonians win lawsuits against Army Corps?
During Tropical Storm Harvey, the federal agency released a torrent from Houston’s two reservoirs, knowing it would flood properties downstream. Now, flooded property owners on both sides of the reservoirs are demanding compensation.
