After Second Flood In 11 Months, Property Owners Left Asking Why
After Second Flood In 11 Months, Property Owners Left Asking Why
Harris County Flood Control always talks about planning for the 100-year storm—the worst 1% of storms. Monday’s flood was a 500-year storm—the worst .2% of storms. In the wake of such a storm, citizens are eager to question how such flooding could happen and point fingers in all directions. Let's not forget that in the nation’s fourth-largest city, such a weather event could have caused much more damage. Houstonians did their best to manage the unmanageable, proving just how heroic they can be along the way. Homeowners, city officials and business are on the same side. Flooding is the common enemy, not each other.
Shared by AptExpert Kathy Curtis
Houston pulled together to help each other this week in all areas and walks of life in the wake of this event! From our own Houston Texans visiting the temporary housing shelters, to major corporations and individuals donating funds to help the flood victims, to people saving horses, dogs, our beloved elderly and helpless families with babies - numerous labors of love and acts of heroism were exhibited everywhere and anyone who could do something, stepped up to the plate to help! In times like these in particular, I'm proud to call Houston home. There is no way to prevent the devastation of this much rainfall now or in the future. From my own personal experiences with mother nature within the past 10 years, there have been 3 times I've had to remediate and rebuild! After Tropical Storm Allison, a fire as a result of lightening hitting a tree in front of my home, and finally after Hurricane Ike. My heart goes out to the people who will and already have had to do the same. Tearing out sheetrock, ripping out flooring, throwing out furniture and personal belongings is no easy task but you get through it, and hope against hope that it's the last time! God Bless Houston! Prayers for all who have been affected.
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| Houston Flood April 2016 |
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| Houston Flood April 2016 |
Harris County Flood Control always talks about planning for the 100-year storm—the worst 1% of storms. Monday’s flood was a 500-year storm—the worst .2% of storms. In the wake of such a storm, citizens are eager to question how such flooding could happen and point fingers in all directions. Let's not forget that in the nation’s fourth-largest city, such a weather event could have caused much more damage. Houstonians did their best to manage the unmanageable, proving just how heroic they can be along the way. Homeowners, city officials and business are on the same side. Flooding is the common enemy, not each other.
Shared by AptExpert Kathy Curtis
Houston pulled together to help each other this week in all areas and walks of life in the wake of this event! From our own Houston Texans visiting the temporary housing shelters, to major corporations and individuals donating funds to help the flood victims, to people saving horses, dogs, our beloved elderly and helpless families with babies - numerous labors of love and acts of heroism were exhibited everywhere and anyone who could do something, stepped up to the plate to help! In times like these in particular, I'm proud to call Houston home. There is no way to prevent the devastation of this much rainfall now or in the future. From my own personal experiences with mother nature within the past 10 years, there have been 3 times I've had to remediate and rebuild! After Tropical Storm Allison, a fire as a result of lightening hitting a tree in front of my home, and finally after Hurricane Ike. My heart goes out to the people who will and already have had to do the same. Tearing out sheetrock, ripping out flooring, throwing out furniture and personal belongings is no easy task but you get through it, and hope against hope that it's the last time! God Bless Houston! Prayers for all who have been affected.
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