Energy & Environment
Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most
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.
Tag: storms
Energy & Environment
FEMA Is Changing Its Flood Insurance Program. Here’s How It Will Impact Texans
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.
Energy & Environment
Houston’s ‘New Normal’: A Hotter And Wetter Climate
Posted on · Houston’s average monthly temperatures have gotten warmer year-round, according to the latest data from NOAA.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2439: Picturing Monsters
Posted on · Episode: 2439 Reflections on Hurricane Ike and the effect of satellite technology on the hurricane experience. Today, picturing monsters.
Energy & Environment
Report: Texas Isn’t Prepared For Climate Change’s Impact
Posted on · A new report looks at how states are preparing to deal with public health issues that are worsened by climate change.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1806: Disaster
Posted on · Episode: 1806 A brief look at the history of catastrophe. Today, disaster.
Hurricane Laura
How To Help Hurricane Laura Victims
Posted on · Hurricane Laura caused widespread damage in Louisiana. Here's how you can help.
Weather
Hurricane Lashes Mexico’s Baja, New Storms Form In Atlantic
Posted on · Both new tropical depressions could be on tracks toward the United States.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2204: Rocks, Air, and Memory
Posted on · Episode: 2204 Earthquakes and Volcanoes remember, while hurricanes forget. Today, our guest, geologist Peter Copeland tells us about rocks, air and memory.
News
Agencies Release Tentative Plan for Storm Barrier on The Texas Gulf Coast
Posted on · The plan would include a series of levees and other physical barriers across Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula.
Hurricane Season
Ep 5: Tropical Storm Allison
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Hurricane Season
Ep 4: Hurricane Alicia
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
News
Ep 2: The Great Houston Flood of 1935
Posted on · “Hurricane Season” is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Weather
Severe Weather Hits Houston Sunday Night
Posted on · The National Weather Service is reporting a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today
Weather
Over 5,000 People Still Without Power In The Houston Area After Saturday Storms
Posted on · Click on the outage map in the story to check your area