Thursday, August 31, 2017

Thursday's Headlines: Harvey’s wrath moves eastward as water recedes in Houston

 
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Harvey's wrath moves eastward as water recedes in Houston
Coastal towns in Texas and rural areas of Louisiana bore the brunt of the storm's second landfall, prompting evacuations as roads and homes were inundated with water. New Orleans officials expressed relief after their city was spared a direct blow from the storm. The mayor voiced support for Houston while recounting that city's efforts following Hurricane Katrina.
In flooded Houston, the search for bodies begins
As the storm's death toll mounts, a graveyard shift takes a dark turn for police. After days of search and rescue, police fear a spike in dispatches about floating bodies, trapped in cars, dead on arrival.
 
Two volunteer rescuers killed in floodwaters after taking families to safety
On their third trip out, they lost control of their boat in strong currents and drifted toward downed power lines.
 
Flood survivors face housing crisis expected to drag on for years
Many have little information about the homes they fled. Now the head of FEMA has reissued a call for volunteers, saying help is needed as survivors navigate the complexities of insurance claims, government assistance and the decision of whether to rebuild or move.
 
Fearing explosion at chemical plant, officials evacuate Texas town
Volatile chemicals at the flooded plant could explode at any moment. An evacuation zone was established for a 1.5-mile radius as workers tried to resolve the problem.
 
In Houston, acts of kindness set off a chain reaction of goodwill
Families in Texas are opening their homes to strangers who were displaced by Harvey.
 
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