Disasters

September 4, 2017 1:44 PM

Houston residents mark Labor Day sorting through storm ruins

Houston's mayor insisted that America's fourth-largest city is "open for business," but with areas under water, people not yet in their homes and city services not yet fully restored, the disasters created by Harvey are by no means resolved.

by Associated Press

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September 3, 2017 8:21 AM

How to deal with flooded cars in Harvey's wake

By the time the water recedes, auto industry experts estimate that 500,000 to 1 million vehicles will have been damaged by water, with most being total losses.

by Associated Press

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September 2, 2017 4:04 PM

Trump returns to Texas, asks Congress for $7.85 billion in Harvey relief

As Washington prepares to address federal funding for the flood-stricken areas, Texas residents continue to deal with chemical plant fires, lack of drinking water and still-swollen waterways.

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September 2, 2017 2:18 PM

Trump pitches in at shelter for Harvey victims

On his visit to a shelter for storm victims Saturday, the president declared he sees "a lot of love" in the wake of devastation left by Harvey.

by Associated Press

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September 2, 2017 12:28 PM

Toxic waste sites flooded; EPA not on scene

Long a center of the nation's petrochemical industry, the Houston metro area has more than a dozen such Superfund sites, designated by the EPA as being among America's most intensely contaminated places.

by Associated Press

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September 2, 2017 10:08 AM

Post-Harvey problems plague Texas as funerals for dead begin

One week after Harvey roared into the Gulf Coast, a Texas city struggled with no drinking water, fires kept erupting at a stricken chemical plant and funerals began for some of those who drowned in the floodwaters.

by Associated Press

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September 2, 2017 7:04 AM

Trump seeks an initial $7.9 billion in Harvey aid

President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers an initial request for a $7.9 billion down payment toward Harvey relief and recovery efforts.

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September 1, 2017 6:10 PM

Fire, thick black smoke billows from Texas chemical plant

Arkema executives said the remaining containers of organic peroxides would explode and that the safest course of action is to simply "let these fires happen and let them burn out."

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September 1, 2017 12:56 PM

New group to respond to wave of hurricane-related fraud

Authorities are warning residents, volunteers and officials in flood zones in Texas and Louisiana they could be targeted by storm-related scams, contract corruption, document fraud, identify theft and other crimes.

by The Associated Press