/tags/hurricane-harvey Hurricane Harvey en-US Copyright Mon, 16 May 2022 15:56:46 GMT /texas-news/2022-05-16/new-texas-plan-for-federal-hurricane-harvey-aid-yields-same-old-result Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters. Mon, 16 May 2022 15:56:46 GMT /texas-news/2022-05-16/new-texas-plan-for-federal-hurricane-harvey-aid-yields-same-old-result Zach Despart | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2021-07-12/nearly-four-years-after-harvey-rockport-residents-grapple-with-one-disaster-after-another Rockport Mayor Pat Rios says serious flooding this week has prompted the city to make its ninth disaster declaration since Hurricane Harvey. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:00:41 GMT /texas-news/2021-07-12/nearly-four-years-after-harvey-rockport-residents-grapple-with-one-disaster-after-another /news/2021-06-29/why-fema-aid-is-unavailable-to-many-who-need-it-the-most The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:00:29 GMT /news/2021-06-29/why-fema-aid-is-unavailable-to-many-who-need-it-the-most Rebecca Hersher, Ryan Kellman /texas-news/2021-05-24/of-1-billion-in-federal-hurricane-harvey-relief-headed-to-texas-harris-county-gets-zero-dollars The money is administered by the state’s General Land Office, whose formula for making allocations leaves the state’s largest county out of the money. Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:36 GMT /texas-news/2021-05-24/of-1-billion-in-federal-hurricane-harvey-relief-headed-to-texas-harris-county-gets-zero-dollars Jill Ament | Texas Standard , Shelly Brisbin | Texas Standard /news/2021-04-09/abandoned-by-everyone-else-neighbors-are-banding-together-during-the-pandemic Mutual aid is a centuries-old practice in which communities provide support for their neighbors. Volunteers across the country who spent that past year delivering groceries to the elderly and immunocompromised, providing food and first-aid to Black Lives Matter protesters, or raising money for the nearly 10 million Americans behind on rent amid the pandemic say mutual aid has become a vital form of COVID-19 relief and fundamental to the fight against systemic racism. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:43 GMT /news/2021-04-09/abandoned-by-everyone-else-neighbors-are-banding-together-during-the-pandemic Dorothy Hastings, PBS NewsHour /news/2020-09-10/low-wage-workers-feel-the-brunt-of-harvey-and-covid-19 Many of the populations most impacted by the pandemic are still reeling from Hurricane Harvey. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 21:00:47 GMT /news/2020-09-10/low-wage-workers-feel-the-brunt-of-harvey-and-covid-19 Sara Willa Ernst | Houston Public Media /health-science-tech/2020-08-29/whether-its-hurricanes-or-covid-19-disasters-are-driving-a-mental-health-crisis Mounting catastrophes are sowing stress and trauma. The country’s one program to help reaches only a fraction of survivors. Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:00:38 GMT /health-science-tech/2020-08-29/whether-its-hurricanes-or-covid-19-disasters-are-driving-a-mental-health-crisis Texas Tribune /business-economy/2020-08-27/oil-industry-assesses-damages-at-refineries-plants The energy industry is assessing damages caused by storm surges and high winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path across the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana, making landfall early Thursday. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:00:32 GMT /business-economy/2020-08-27/oil-industry-assesses-damages-at-refineries-plants Associated Press /texas-news/2020-08-26/3-years-after-harvey-reservoir-flood-risks-remain The Addicks and Barker dams in Houston have been strengthened, but they're still designed to release water if the reservoirs behind them fill to capacity. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:11:15 GMT /texas-news/2020-08-26/3-years-after-harvey-reservoir-flood-risks-remain Andrew Schneider / Houston Public Media /texas-news/2019-12-28/small-businesses-damaged-by-harvey-can-now-apply-for-grants Small businesses affected by Hurricane Harvey could receive between $50,000 and $250,000 in federal grants, thanks to a disaster relief program that was… Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:46:00 GMT /texas-news/2019-12-28/small-businesses-damaged-by-harvey-can-now-apply-for-grants Florian Martin / Houston Public Media