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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

10 years ago, a flood devastated this Texas town. The road to recovery has been long

On Memorial Day weekend in 2015, the Blanco River suddenly rose more than 40 feet in the middle of the night, carrying away nearly everything in its path.
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fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

Regulators granted exemptions for Camp Mystic, allowing construction in a flood-prone area, leading to a tragic loss during severe flooding.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Who Are The Victims In The Central Texas Floods?

The Texas floods resulted in 121 deaths and left 161 missing, affecting campers, locals, and vacationers during Independence Day.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Small Texas town where everyone survived flood has sirens

The sirens are a testament to the determination of a community that has experienced deadly floods in the past, warning residents of devastating floodwaters that hours earlier had killed at least 118 people in communities along the same river.
Public health
NYC politics
fromEpicenter NYC
1 month ago

Basement apartments get a legal path in NYC - but only in these 15 neighborhoods - Epicenter NYC

New York State is enabling homeowners to legally rent basement apartments in select districts to improve housing and safety during hurricane season.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sonoma County under a flood advisory until Saturday morning

Sonoma County is under a flood advisory due to expected excessive rainfall and potential minor flooding.
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