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Cost of Irma ranges from $20 billion to $200 billion

by Scott Tong
Sep 8, 2017
As Florida faces the uncertainty of Hurricane Irma’s path, it is clear that losses will be in the tens of billions of dollars. Most of the damage is expected to be directly storm related, meaning largely from the strong, over 100 mph winds, rather than from floodwaters like Harvey. The costs of Irma are not […]
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Houston has to decide whether to rethink its development strategy

by Andy Uhler
Sep 8, 2017
Wes Highfield witnessed last week’s flood in real time from his home in Friendswood, Texas, about 20 miles south of downtown Houston. “I do this kind of research for a living,” said Highfield, who teaches about flood loss and mitigation strategy at Texas A&M, Galveston. “This is the first time I’ve watched it unfold before […]
Chris Ginter wades through deep floodwaters on September 6, 2017 in Houston, Texas. 
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Why disaster recovery is a long, slow process

by Tracey Samuelson
Sep 7, 2017
When the storm has passed, local agencies step in to help survivors rebuild.
Justin Davison pulls a trash bag full of flood-damaged items to a trash pile today as he helps a friend clean out his flooded home in Richwood, Texas.
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Citrus growers cower as Irma advances on Florida coast

by Annie Baxter
Sep 7, 2017
With Hurricane Irma on the way, farmers from Florida on up the coast to the Carolinas are on alert. More cotton crops are threatened, and the price of orange juice futures is already up. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Western wildfire season is getting longer and costlier

by Aaron Schrank
Sep 7, 2017
The costs are mounting for battling dozens of wildfires now burning in the Western United States, including some threatening popular national parks. Specifically, Glacier National Park in Montana and Yosemite National Park in California.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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A hurricane like Irma could cause serious damage in Tampa Bay

by Kai Ryssdal and Emily Henderson
Sep 6, 2017
Darryl Fears discusses his piece for the Washington Post, "Tampa's Coming Storm."
Residents work together to fill sandbags for each other at Bobby Hicks Park as residents prepare for Hurricane Irma on Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. 
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Houston plans aid for medically fragile as Harvey pounds on

by Dan Gorenstein
Aug 29, 2017
As Harvey continues to pummel Houston, the city is using call lists and maps to help community health workers keep in touch with thousands of people. Some are in wheelchairs, others may need oxygen, ventilators or other medical devices that rely on electricity. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Houston's infrastructure could be making the floods worse

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 28, 2017
Every expert she's talked to says regulations for building in the city's flood plains are insufficient, says Texas-based reporter Neena Satija.
People view the flooded highways in Houston yesterday as the city battles with Harvey, downgraded to a tropical storm, and resulting floods.
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No date set for Texas refineries to get running again

by Scott Tong
Aug 28, 2017
Louisiana, another critical area for oil plants, is watching Harvey's path.
Flood waters rise today by the refinery section of the Houston Ship Channel. The city is battling Harvey, now a tropical storm, and flooding.
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To cool down city streets, Los Angeles is painting them gray

by Jed Kim
Aug 24, 2017
Los Angeles is testing out cool pavements on about a dozen blocks around the city.
A stretch of Coronado St. in Los Angeles is one of 15 blocks that is piloting a cool pavement.
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