Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey impacted the city of Houston drastically. It destroyed numerous of houses, cars, business and families. The number of fatalities was 82. Inflicted 125 billion of dollars in damage and its the second costliest hurricane that has hit the U.S.. Hurricane Harvey lasted approximately 18 days, which was enough to completely damage the city and break families apart.The catastrophes caused by Hurricane Harvey have influenced citizens to come together to restore the city of Houston. One of

In response to Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received an $11.1 million Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for the Texans Recovering Together Crisis Counseling Program (CCP). The FEMA Regular Services Program (RSP) grant was awarded to Texas through the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. The CCP provides free, confidential crisis counseling and referral services for survivors of Hurricane Harvey in 31 counties in Texas. Through

Hurricane Harvey left a mark on Houston, Texas this past August, leaving the citizens with a devastating amount of destruction to their city. This catastrophic storm destroyed homes, separated thousands of people from their families, and even killed some. According to National Public Radio’s website, the White House has estimated over 100,000 homes were damaged by the storm. Also, NPR stated, “More than 30,000 people are staying in emergency shelters and will soon be in need of permanent accommodations

August 25, 2017 Hurricane Harvey hit the coast of Texas with absolute power. It was originally predicted that it would not surpass category 1, the elements combined and made Harvey extremely vicious. It hit the most populated areas on the United States becoming one of the most destructive. People did not have enough time to properly prepare for the unpredicted devastation ahead. However, the government and the people responded with strong efforts. Let’s start with the federal department. The U.S

DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 31, 2017 — The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is warning the nation’s consumers that vehicles flooded by Hurricane Harvey may soon be appearing for sale around the nation.  After a disaster, NICB works with its member companies, law enforcement and auto auction companies to identify the vehicles that have had an insurance claim filed and to process them for sale. All of the cars, deemed to be a total loss, will be retitled with the Department of Motor Vehicles and

Hurricane Harvey, the category three hurricane was first discovered August 17, 2017, in the Atlantic Ocean. By August 25, it had reached land, causing heartache for many people and their families. In the United States in caused damage throughout the southwestern states, etc; Texas to Louisiana. Derrick Freeman, the mayor of Port Arthur, Tex. stated, “Our whole city is underwater.” Many people in this storm were injured, hurt, and killed. According to New York Times article, “At least 39 people have

Danielle Palmer watched Hurricane Harvey rip through Texas from her home in Missouri, but this determined mom came up with a valuable way to help, that didn't involve money. According to KMOV, even though she wasn't living through the torrential flooding, Palmer combined her own heartbreak that she suffered after the birth of her third to child, Truett, to help send Texas a lifesaving resource, her breastmilk. Palmer explained: "Truett has a congenital heart defect along with other underlying

After Hurricane Harvey ravaged the coast of Texas, a countless number of families found themselves with nothing; their homes, which once housed cherished memories and treasured possessions, were left in ruins. Though my family and I were fortunate to have remained unaffected by the hurricane, many others in our city could not say the same. By the third day, the rapidly-intensifying storm had already devastated several neighborhoods. While I was volunteering at a local emergency shelter with a friend

This past summer, when Hurricane Harvey struck my community, I learned that when individuals come together, they can accomplish so much more than when alone. A record amount of rainfall from this storm caused flooding beyond what I have ever witnessed, which in turn destroyed many houses. While I was very lucky to not sustain any water damage in my home, one of my closest friends, Ashleigh, was not. Recognizing a possible need, I asked if her family needed any assistance stripping her soaked carpet

Hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico always poses a threat to the American south, and this years annual thrashing is turning out to be quite historic. Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area of Texas, while Irma proceeded to ravage Florida and the islands below. Currently, a third major threat to the Gulf Coast is taking shape, detailed in the article Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Jose and now Maria. Americans brace for new danger by Luis Gomez of the San Diego Union-Tribune. These hurricanes