HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Severe Storm Prediction, Education, & Evacuation from Disasters Center
SPOTLIGHT | SSPEED Students
“PIRE was an incredible experience that introduced us to Dutch flood mitigation techniques and policies and how they might be applied to Texas. Seeing the Maeslant barrier up close displayed the magnitude of structures needed to protect coastal ports from surge events. Inland, the City of Kampen’s inflatable river barrier and volunteer-deployed modular barrier show how riverine communities can adapt to climate change. Urban projects like the Benthemplein in Rotterdam provide examples of how flood infrastructure can provide multifunctional value. Aside from site visits, meeting with professors at TU-Delft provided us with great insights in research and best practices.”
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- Mia Peeples, MS Student
- True Furrh, PhD Student