The federal government knew a reservoir system it built in the Houston area in the 1940s was likely to flood private residences, and is liable for damage incurred there during Hurricane Harvey, a judge ruled Tuesday. The ruling from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims brings the owners of some 10,000 properties in subdivisions west… Continue reading Judge Finds U.S. Liable for Hurricane Harvey Damage
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Two Years After Hurricane Harvey, Flood Insurance Payouts Near $9B
August 25, the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s landfall along the Texas coast, is a great reminder to buy or renew a policy with the National Flood Insurance Program. When Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast two years ago, it brought prolonged rain and flooding to much of southeast Texas. After the storm, about 92,000… Continue reading Two Years After Hurricane Harvey, Flood Insurance Payouts Near $9B
Homeowners Fault Government for Hurricane Harvey Damage
With lush parks, solid schools nearby and its proximity to Houston, the Cinco Ranch planned community seemed the perfect place for Elisio and Ana Soares to buy a house after moving to the U.S. from Brazil. But only after Hurricane Harvey swamped their dream home in August 2017 with 7 inches of water did the… Continue reading Homeowners Fault Government for Hurricane Harvey Damage
Recovery from Hurricane Harvey Has Been Very Inconsistent
For 12 years, the United States enjoyed a prolonged hurricane drought, with no major hurricane-strength storms making landfall. That was certainly good news in the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately, Hurricane Harvey eventually broke that streak, causing widespread devastation across Texas. Hurricane Harvey caused over 100 deaths and $115 billion in estimated damage, on par with… Continue reading Recovery from Hurricane Harvey Has Been Very Inconsistent
Houston Voters Back $2.5 Billion Plan to Bolster Flood Defenses After Harvey
Voters in Harris County, which includes Houston, easily passed a $2.5 billion bond measure late Saturday to overhaul the region’s flood-protection system, a year after Hurricane Harvey battered Texas. With 98% of precincts reporting, the measure drew support from nearly 86% of voters, according to the Harris County Clerk’s Office. In the months leading up… Continue reading Houston Voters Back $2.5 Billion Plan to Bolster Flood Defenses After Harvey