Flooding
10/06/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
FEMA found to be 75 percent ineffective, according to new analysis
The 100-year flood plain maps created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) carry a lot of weight. They are used by insurance companies to predict risk when setting policy terms and premiums, and federal and state officials use them to plan for floods. They must be reasonably accurate to be given such powerful votes […]
08/31/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
Horrific health hazards lurking in Houston flood waters
The devastating flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey has been incredibly challenging for residents and emergency workers in Houston, and the situation could only get worse as the waters serve as a breeding ground for a host of dangerous organisms. Experts from the CDC are warning that people should treat all the flood water […]
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