Posted on · Over half of U.S. flood deaths happen on roads, a risk that's growing as a warmer climate fuels intense rain. Texas, home to "Flash Flood Alley," is using high- and low-tech ways to keep people safe.
Posted on · The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.
Posted on · Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots.
Posted on · Under the restructuring, some 89% of policyholders in Harris County could see their premiums go up in the first year of the program.
Posted on · The county had originally asked for more than $1 billion. Instead, it got nothing.
Posted on · Houston’s average monthly temperatures have gotten warmer year-round, according to the latest data from NOAA.
Posted on · Episode: 2439 Reflections on Hurricane Ike and the effect of satellite technology on the hurricane experience. Today, picturing monsters.
Posted on · On Friday's show: How Pres. Biden's pipeline decision could affect Houston, taking stock of the major natural disasters in 2020, and what you'd add to the Constitution.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The economic forecast for 2021, our weekly political roundup, lessons from the recent hurricane season, and preserving Texans’ home movies.
Posted on · Episode: 1806 A brief look at the history of catastrophe. Today, disaster.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: New efforts to monitor pollution after natural disasters, navigating a transition of power when one candidate won’t concede the election, how bars are adapting to prevent the spread COVID-19, and a documentary about the iconic Houston nightclub Numbers.
Posted on · Hurricane Laura caused widespread damage in Louisiana. Here's how you can help.
Posted on · Bob Sanborn with the advocacy group Children at Risk spoke to Houston Public Media about how the natural disaster could make a difficult situation worse for vulnerable families and lessons from previous storms.
Posted on · Episode: 1888 In which Henry Winstanley wishes for the perfect storm — and gets it. Today, we learn to be careful what we wish for.
Posted on · Episode: 1886 Building the Key West Railway: Building Florida. Today, we ride the Keys.