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Maria Intensifies Into Category 4 Hurricane
Posted on · A strengthening Hurricane Maria swirled toward the eastern Caribbean early Monday
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Hurricane Harvey
Houston Fire Department’s Harvey Staffing Criticized
Posted on · During the devastating flooding of Harvey, thousands of Houston firefighters were told not to report to work.
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Trump To See Irma Damage, Recovery Firsthand In Florida
Posted on · Nearly half of Florida was engulfed by Irma, which left flooded streets, damaged homes and displaced residents in its wake.
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Houston’s ‘Flood Czar’ Says Harvey Has Brought The City To A Decision Point On Flood Control
Posted on · Stephen Costello, the city's chief resilience officer, expects to play a big role in how Houston spends it Hurricane Harvey recovery dollars.
Hurricane Harvey
Harvey’s Devastation Had Most Impact In Areas Of Lowest Income
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey was good at spreading misery over people of all incomes. But in places where resources were already slim, Harvey was the last thing they needed.
Hurricane Harvey
As A&M Chancellor And Hurricane Recovery Czar, John Sharp Balances Two Intensely Personal Jobs
Posted on · Former Democratic rising star John Sharp was already chancellor of the school he loves. Now, he's been tasked with restoring the region where he got his start.
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UPDATE: Number Of Nursing Home Deaths Increases To 8
Posted on · Florida residents are drifting back from shelters and far-away havens to see Hurricane Irma's scattershot destruction.
Hurricane Harvey
Post-Harvey, Houston Officials Hope Congress Is Up For Funding Ike Dike
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Tuesday gave his strongest endorsement to date for constructing a physical coastal barrier to protect the region from deadly storm surge.
Hurricane Harvey
Texas AG Files Lawsuit Against Businesses For Alleged Price Gouging During Harvey
Posted on · To date, the Consumer Protection Divison of the attorney general’s office has received 3,321 Hurricane Harvey price gouging complaints.
Hurricane Harvey
Was Releasing Water From The Addicks And Barker Reservoir The Right Call?
Posted on · There are at least three federal lawsuits over the homes that were flooded as a result of the dam releases, and more lawsuits in state court.
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UPDATE: Irma Causes 4th South Carolina Death
Posted on · Florida residents have begun to dig out in hurricane-scarred Florida and officials are slowly piecing together the scope of Irma's vicious path.
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CenterPoint Energy Sending Resources To Florida, Not Impacting Houston Recovery
Posted on · Outages continue across Houston but CenterPoint Energy says they have the resources to cover Houston and help Florida.
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IRMA UPDATE: Nearly 12.5 Million Without Power In Florida
Posted on · Hurricane and Tropical Storm Irma has left 62 percent of customers without power.
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Hurricane Irma Devastates The Florida Keys As It Makes Landfall Early Sunday Morning
Posted on · The leading edge of the immense storm bent palm trees and spit rain across South Florida.
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Irma Forecast To Hit Florida Keys At Daybreak
Posted on · Irma threatens to push its way northward from one end of Florida to the other beginning Sunday morning.