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Rebuilding After Harvey: Keeping An Eye Out For The Next Named Storm
Posted on · It’s been nine month since Hurricane Harvey, and that’s given Port Aransas Mayor Charles Bujan plenty of time for reflection
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With New Hurricane Season, FEMA Gives One On One Advice To Southeast Texas Residents
Posted on · Experts are available this week to discuss how to make homes more hazard-resistant
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Interfaith Ministries Will Distribute Supplies To 4,300 Seniors Because Of Hurricane Season
Posted on · Around 400 volunteers will participate in Operation IMpact, which will be carried out in Harris and Galveston counties
Podcast
Party Politics, Ep. 59: Hurricane Season, Roseanne Scandal And Abbott’s School Safety Plan
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about Gov. Greg Abbott school safety plan
Houston Matters
What Flood Insurance Does And Doesn’t Cover
Posted on · A local expert joins Houston Matters to answer your questions about flood insurance.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Pres. Trump Meets With Santa Fe Victims, And Flood Insurance Answers (May 31, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss how presidents respond to national tragedies. We learn about ongoing efforts to address human trafficking in Houston. We get answers to your questions about flood insurance. And local musician DJ Sun talks about his music.
Weather
Alberto Moves Up The Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Coast Braces For Impact
Posted on · Gusty showers were to begin lashing parts of Florida on Sunday, and authorities were warning of the possibility of flash flooding. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that a tropical storm warning was in effect from Bonita Beach, Florida, to the Mississippi-Alabama border.
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UPDATE: Alabama, Mississippi and Florida Prepare As Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaches
Posted on · The three states declared state of emergency as the first storm of 2018 approaches, right before the beginning of the hurricane season.
News
Hurricane Season Starts June 1; Here Are Some Ways Texans Can Prepare
Posted on · People along the Texas coast should consider buying insurance, packing an emergency supply kit and learning their evacuation routes now
Houston Matters
Shopping For A Hurricane Emergency Kit With Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
Posted on · As another hurricane season approaches, what should be in your emergency kit?
Weather
Potential Tropical Storm ‘Alberto’ Expected To Move Into the Gulf of Mexico
Posted on · The National Hurricane Center said that the concern for the Houston area is low at the moment
Houston Matters
‘Hurricane Season’ Recounts The Astros’ Triumph Against The Backdrop Of Harvey’s Devastation
Posted on · Houston Chronicle columnist Joe Holley talks about his new book and what the Astros' championship meant for a recovering city.
Houston Matters
Full Show: The Future Of Houston’s Workforce, And Life On A Boys Ranch (May 1, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We discuss the reliability of Texas' energy grid and consider the challenges facing Houston's workforce. Then, a former Congressman talks about growing up on a boys ranch. And a new book tells the story of the 2017 Astros against the backdrop of Hurricane Harvey and illustrates what the championship meant for the city.
In-Depth
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?
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The Tempest At Galveston: ‘We Knew There Was A Storm Coming, But We Had No Idea’
Posted on · The Great Galveston Storm of 1900 destroyed two-thirds of the Texas city and heavily damaged surviving structures. It remains the most deadly natural disaster and worst hurricane in U.S. history