Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2061: We Hear an A’Yahos
Posted on · Episode: 2061 The voice of the a’yahos: Legends and natural disasters. Today, we hear an a’yahos.
Tag: floods
Houston Matters
With So Many Recent Disasters, Is Houston Still Worth It? (March 2, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Floods, hurricanes, chemical fires, last month’s freeze and power failures. A campaign once declared "Houston. It's Worth It." Is that still true?
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1806: Disaster
Posted on · Episode: 1806 A brief look at the history of catastrophe. Today, disaster.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2952: Cataclysm
Posted on · Episode: 2952 Cataclysm: J Harlen Bretz and the Ice Age Floods. Today, a river runs through it.
Houston Matters
Houston’s Jewish Community Rebounding from Harvey and Helping Other Cities
Posted on · Despite three floods in three years, we learn how Houston's Jewish community is rebuilding after Harvey and helping other communities hit by hurricanes.
Houston Matters
How is the City Addressing Thousands of Sewage Overflows?
Posted on · A nonprofit environmental group is taking the City of Houston to task over some 9,300 violations of the Clean Water Act over the last five years.
Houston Matters
New U.S. Geological Survey Report Offers New Inundation Maps And Flood Details
Posted on · We learn from authors of a new report that say their findings on Harvey could offer key information for state and local officials.
News
Flood Forces Evacuation Of Suburban Dallas Homes
Posted on · Rising river levels in Dallas are causing flash floods
Houston Matters
West Houston Association Joins Call For Flood Mitigation Funding
Posted on · We talk with members of the West Houston Association about what flood mitigation projects they'd like to see happen and where funding would come from.
Houston Matters
Expert: Private Sector Should Play Bigger Role In Flood Management
Posted on · Jim Blackburn from Rice University tells us why he thinks the private sector should be more involved in planning for future storms and flooding.
Houston Matters
What Does The Future Hold For The National Flood Insurance Program?
Posted on · With recent uncertainty around the NFIP, we examine the potential future of the program at a time when disaster payouts from Harvey could total around $11 billion.
News
House Speaker Promises Aid For Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims
Posted on · Ryan said Congress is working with the administration to make sure Puerto Rico gets all of the help that's required.
Hurricane Harvey
Half A Million Cars Could Be Lost To Harvey’s Waters
Posted on · From Texas Standard: Up to 500,000 cars took on water during Hurricane Harvey. Not having a vehicle in car-dependent Texas could be a significant...
Houston Matters
The Latest On The Addicks And Barker Reservoirs In West Houston
Posted on · Jeff Lindner with the Harris County Flood Control District updates us on the status of area reservoirs and evacuation orders.
Hurricane Harvey
Road Closures Due To High Water In Houston, Sunday
Posted on · Houston has a large list of road closures due to the high water and floods caused by Harvey