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Study: Far More People Live In A Flood Plain Than Originally Thought

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 8, 2018 · A new study says 28 million more Americans are at risk for serious flooding than FEMA estimates.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2781: Water Seeks It’s Own Level

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Posted on August 20, 2023 · Episode: 2781 While water seeks its own level, it sometimes fools us. Today, water’s own level.

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Houston considers ditching policy that requires property owners to maintain open drainage

Posted on August 4, 2023 · Property owners in Houston have long been responsible for maintaining abutting open ditches. The city council is considering a proposal to put greater responsibility on the municipal government.

Tags Complete Communities flooding flooding in Houston houston city council Houston drainage Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston Public Works Northeast Action Collective open ditch drainage

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Flooding in Houston disproportionately affects people of color, study finds

Posted on June 27, 2023 · The study found that marginalized communities, Black residents in particular, were much more likely to be affected through employment, transportation and house flooding.

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How Hurricane Harvey taught a Houston ex-pat to appreciate his hometown

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 27, 2023 · Writer Micah Fields talks about his book, "We Hold Our Breath: A Journey to Texas Between Storms," which is part memoir and part history of his hometown.

Tags books flooding Houston history Hurricane Harvey Micah Fields Michael Hagerty We Hold Our Breath

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