In-Depth
New Houston-Area Rules To Prevent Flooding Are ‘Obsolete On Arrival’, Some Experts Say
Posted on · Counties are adopting stricter drainage requirements to address increasing rainfall, but are they keeping up with bigger storms?
Tag: hurricane
Weather
5 Dead As Slow-Moving Dorian Batters The Bahamas, Tracks Toward U.S.
Posted on · The prime minister said five people were killed on Abaco Island. The Category 3 storm sustains 125 mph winds with "life-threatening" storm surge levels expected on Florida's east coast by late Monday.
Hurricane
A Houston Newcomers Guide To Hurricanes And Storm Prep
Posted on · With hurricane season underway, here are some tips to stay safe.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Hurricane Season Preparedness, And One Architect’s Dream To Repurpose The Astrodome (July 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We continue to monitor and prepare you for potential storms between now and the end of hurricane season, and architect James Richards discusses his proposal to repurpose the Astrodome. We also talk with several members of Houston's Mahatma Gandhi District, and we hear from Houston-based jazz/soul singer, Madeline Edwards.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: Hurricane Shopping | Mockingbird And Armadillo
Posted on · Hurricane Season is here! Do you have what you need to be safe and secure?
Houston Matters
What If The 1900 Galveston Hurricane Had Never Happened?
Posted on · We ponder what Houston and Galveston would be like if there was never a 1900 storm.
Bauer Business Focus
What Are Employers’ Responsibilities during A Disaster?
Posted on · Do employees have to be paid while a business is shut down? What about vacation or sick time? A Houston employment lawyer provides answers.
Weather
The Houston Area Could Have A Wet Week Ahead
Posted on · Forecasters are watching a possible tropical system that could impact the Texas Gulf Coast. We talked to the Harris County Flood Control District to see what they’re expecting.
News
She’s Tasked with Emergency Planning at The Port of Corpus Christi; A Year after Harvey, Her Community Continues to Rebuild
Posted on · While Danielle Hale managed the emergency operations center at the Port of Corpus Christi during Hurricane Harvey, her family evacuated their Rockport home. A year later, she and her family continue to help Rockport rebuild, while the port continues to fine-tune its emergency preparedness plans.
News
‘Harvey’s Not Over’: School’s about to Start — but The Trauma from Hurricane Harvey Lingers
Posted on · Nearly a year after Hurricane Harvey submerged Port Arthur, students are still fighting its effects as they return to school.
News
Tropical Storm Chris Reaches Hurricane Strength In Atlantic
Posted on · However, no coastal watches or warnings were in effect as of Tuesday afternoon and it is expected to weaken by Thursday
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3177: Venetian Flood Control
Posted on · Episode: 3177 Venetian Flood Control. Today, a flood control project.
Houston Matters
Are Superstorms The New Normal?
Posted on · NOVA's Rise of the Superstorms explores whether stronger, more destructive storms are becoming more frequent and what we can do to better predict future major storms.
News
Report Highlights Lessons Learned In Houston From Harvey
Posted on · The report offers several recommendations, including building a culture of awareness about flooding risks and making flood insurance more universally appealing. Read the report below.
News
Category 3 Hurricane Bud Heads North Off Mexico
Posted on · Although the center of Hurricane #Bud will pass to the south and west, tropical-storm-force winds are possible on the southwestern coast of Mexico on Monday