After Harvey, Texans Are Preparing For Future With Raised Homes, Private Flood Gates
Houston, the nation's fourth largest city, is planning to remake itself into a more flood-proof metropolis after Hurricane Harvey hit the region hard. But Texas still doesn't have the money it wants to do that, let alone detailed plans on how to spend it. Some Texans simply aren't waiting; they're forging ahead on their own.
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December 27, 2017 at 04:34AM
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NPR News: After Harvey, Texans Are Preparing For Future With Raised Homes, Private Flood Gates
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