What The Pileup Of U.S. Disasters Means For The World
Fundraising shortfalls. Staff operating at full tilt. How this epic season of hurricanes in the U.S. is complicating the response to global crises.
Texas
First Harvey And Now Irma; Relentless Storms Strain Rescue Workers
Consecutive hurricanes and even wildfires have exhausted rescue workers brought in to help with conditions in Texas, Florida and Western states.
From Pets To Livestock, Lost Animals Rounded Up In Beaumont's Makeshift Shelter
Volunteers have transformed two county fair pavilions the size of baseball diamonds into a livestock yard and animal shelter. There are horses, geese, cats, pigs — and a lot of Chihuahuas.
A Bipartisan Bill Helped Save Pets From Harvey, And Maybe Their Humans Too
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.
Before And After: Dramatic Satellite Photos Show Texas Towns Underwater
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.
At Least 100,000 Homes Were Affected By Harvey. Moving Back In Won't Be Easy
Tens of thousands of flood victims are going to need housing. It could be months, even years, before they'll be able to return home.
Three Reasons Houston Was A 'Sitting Duck' For Harvey Flooding
Urban planning experts say Houston's flat landscape, outdated drainage system and unchecked development have left the city vulnerable to catastrophic flooding.
Harvey's Deadly Toll: The Victims Of Texas' Devastating Floods
A small-business owner trying to save his shop, a policeman determined to make it to work, an elderly couple and four great-grandchildren trapped in a van: The high waters in Houston have been fatal.
Mayor Of Port Arthur, Texas, Streams Video From Inside His Flooded Home
The mayor is far from alone: At least 100 people sought refuge at a Port Arthur civic center — only to see brown, murky water flood the space, leaving water just below the surface of cots.
Flooded Texas Chemical Plants Raise Concerns About Toxic Emissions
Concern is growing that flood damage from Hurricane Harvey to some of Houston's petrochemical plants may be polluting the air, and could be threatening the water.