Hurricane Harvey

A Bipartisan Bill Helped Save Pets From Harvey, And Maybe Their Humans Too

6:59am September 02, 2017

by Scott Simon

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, many people who lost their homes to flooding were able to save their pets. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the importance of those relationships.

A patient is evacuated from Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas, on Thursday.

Texas Expedites Help From Out-Of-State Health Care Providers

11:09pm September 01, 2017

As the medical and mental health needs of people affected by Harvey become apparent, Texas has made it easier for out-of-state health workers to come lend a hand.

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Early Data From Harvey Shows Epic Flooding

9:56pm September 01, 2017

by Christopher Joyce

Government flood maps may need to be withdrawn following Harvey. That, in turn, could have implications for insurers.

A customer walks out of an Exxon station in Bedford, Texas, Thursday. Refinery shutdowns have sent prices up all over the country.

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Hurricane Harvey Sends Gasoline Prices Up

7:19pm September 01, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

The historic rain and high winds have caused refineries throughout the Gulf Coast to shut down or reduce production.

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After Harvey Hit, A Houston-Based Novelist Forged Floodwaters To Reach His Mother

3:54pm September 01, 2017

Though Mat Johnson's home wasn't flooded in the recent hurricane, the roads around him were. He had to pass these roads to make sure his elderly mother got the care she needed.

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A DigitalGlobe satellite photographed flooding in Brookshire, Texas, on Aug. 30.

Before And After: Dramatic Satellite Photos Show Texas Towns Underwater

3:43pm September 01, 2017

As Harvey's waters begin to recede, the hard work of recovery begins. New satellite photos show just what the storm wrought: an almost unfathomable amount of water, submerging entire towns.

Volunteers from Performance Contractors help co-worker Cornell Beasley deal with Harvey-related water damage to his home in Houston on Friday.

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Harvey Leaves Challenges In Texas, From Drinking Water To Rent Payments

2:45pm September 01, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Harvey is finally out of the picture — but the storm's devastating effects on Houston and other parts of Texas and Louisiana are still coming into focus.

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