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Second Day Of Harvey Conference Focuses On Lessons Learned And New Flood Policies

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 22, 2018 · Global experts are in Houston to discuss lessons learned from Harvey and to examine the best ways to move forward.

Tags David Conrad Education & Evacuation flood policy flood prevention flooding floodplain harvey recovery Hurricane Harvey Maggie Martin rice university Severe Storm Prediction SSPEED Center Travis Bubenik

An aerial view of the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas, Aug. 31, 2017. Hurricane Harvey formed in the Gulf of Mexico and made landfall in southeastern Texas, bringing record flooding and destruction to the region. U.S. military assets supported FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts.

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Rice Conference Focues On Post-Harvey Flood Prevention

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 21, 2018 · Houston Matters checks in on the SSPEED Center conference, and an urban planner participating in the event talks about incorporating the potential for flooding into future urban planning.

Tags Anne Loes Nillesen disasters Education & Evacuation flood prevention flooding Severe Storm Prediction SSPEED Center Travis Bubenik urban planning

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