3 Reasons Houston Was A ‘Sitting Duck’ For Harvey Flooding – npr
Article Synopsis – Urban planners and civil engineers say a combination of natural and man-made factors has created a chronic drainage problem in Houston that left the city especially vulnerable to Harvey’s torrential rains. Houston is just 50 feet above sea level and exceptionally flat, so storm drainage is slow. The drainage system is also very outdated. Houston lacks a zoning code, so builders aren’t required to use flood mitigation techniques. Scientists have been saying for years that Houston is extremely vulnerable to hurricanes and more should be done to protect the city. To read the actual article click here.