Get ready, Houston – a new study says major floods like Harvey could become way more common for millions of us on the coast. It's a serious wake-up call about our flood risk.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 12 mentions in the last 30 days, 15 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
The department is exploring grants and discretionary funds to purchase new high-water vehicles.
Residents in flood-prone areas will see improved emergency response times.
Property owners who face flooding due to upstream obstructions or illegal dumping by others.
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