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Study: Far More People Live In A Flood Plain Than Originally Thought
Posted on · A new study says 28 million more Americans are at risk for serious flooding than FEMA estimates.
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Houston Matters
Full Show: Flood Plain Research, And International Women’s Day (March 8, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A study says more Americans live in flood plains than we originally thought. Then, a Houston researcher is involved in a potential breakthrough on a kidney stone drug. Plus, we discuss how the conversation about women's rights has changed. And a photography exhibit chronicles one woman's journey to motherhood.
Houston Matters
Sarnoff: Letters To Flooded Homeowners Could Leave Them Without ‘Many Options’
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle's Nancy Sarnoff says hundreds of homeowners will soon be getting letters if their properties have been defined as "substantially damaged," meaning many might have to elevate their homes -- or leave if they can't afford to.
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Ed Emmett: Harris County Has Nation’s Toughest Floodplain Development Regulations
Posted on · The city of Houston is not affected by today's Commissioner's vote, however, Judge Ed Emmett said the County needs the City's help in flood prevention