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What kind of hurricane season should we expect this year?
Posted on · The Atlantic hurricane season is here. A disaster relief expert and NOAA's chief hurricane forecaster walk us through the next six months.
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Hurricane Harvey 5 years later: Reflections on the storm and lessons learned
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey was the most costly and dangerous storm to ever hit the Houston area. Today, we talk with Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Former PIO for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Francisco Sanchez, about their memories of those hours and days. Plus, are we better prepared for the next storm?
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With the hurricane season now upon us, Houstonians share lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Weather and disaster reliefs experts discuss the forecast for hurricane season in Houston, while also addressing some of the most common misconceptions heard when dealing with hurricane preparation.
Weather
UPDATE: Officials Say Severe Weather Has Impacted Hundreds Of Homes In Harris, Fort Bend Counties
Posted on · The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are likely on Friday night and Saturday. The Flash Flood Watch for southeast Texas will be in effect until Saturday at 7 p.m.
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Harris County Praises FCC Decision To Make Critical Alerts More Effective And Precise
Posted on · A new rule approved by the Commission would be useful in emergency situations, such as hurricanes and wildfires
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Many Houstonians May Be Unaware They Live In Evacuation Zones
Posted on · The information’s not required in real estate documents, and the last time the evacuation zone map was activated was during Hurricane Ike: nearly 10 years ago. Officials also say around a million people have moved to Houston from other locations, and may not know how to evacuate. Is Houston ready for the next big storm?
Houston Matters
County Commissioners Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Harris County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Friday to discuss recovery efforts in the wake of Harvey. We learn what commissioners discussed and about the most immediate needs for the region right now.
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Full Show: More Evacuations, More Shelters, And Environmental Concerns (Aug. 29, 2017)
Posted on · Houston Matters brings you the latest on flooding recovery efforts and updates from News 88.7 reporters in the field.
Weather
Emergency Management Experts See Usefulness In Customizing Alert Systems
Posted on · The purpose is making them more user-friendly for the general public.
Houston Matters
Emergency Management Report Details How Dangerous 2016 Was In Houston
Posted on · A new report details how many times the Harris County Emergency Operations Center was activated in the past year -- ten times, in fact -- and it explains why.
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Harris County Starts Countdown To The Start Of 2017 Hurricane Season
Posted on · Judge Ed Emmett reminds residents to be alert because the region can be hit at any time.
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The Latest on Flooding Around Houston
Posted on · Sustained heavy rains brought flooding to many areas of Greater Houston today (Jan. 18, 2017). The Houston Fire Department reported dozens of water rescue calls on those roads, with flooded cars. While it may shake out as less significant than the Tax Day flood — or other major weather events of recent years — we're […]
Weather
Severe Weather Continues To Move Across Houston Region
Posted on · The radar continues to show rain moving into the Houston region.
Houston Matters
Grading the Response to Houston’s Flood
Posted on · It's been a week since a dramatic and major storm over Houston dumped nearly a foot of rain in a matter of hours, leading to widespread flooding, several deaths, damage in the millions and at least temporary disruption in one form or another for most of Greater Houston. Now that we have a little bit […]
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Flood Response, Urbanization and Summer Reading: Tuesday’s Show (June 2, 2015)
Posted on · It's been a week since a dramatic and major storm over Houston dumped nearly a foot of rain in a matter of hours, leading to widespread flooding, several deaths, damage in the millions and at least temporary disruption in one form or another for most of Greater Houston. Now that we have a little bit […]