A Cat Brian Won't Like

[airboatr]

Just read a fascinating article about Houston and the flooding problem. This was written a while ago, before Harvey.

https://www.texastribune.org/boomtown-floodtown/

I visited Houston years ago on a job interview and was struck by the apparent lack of any zoning. Needless to say I declined the offer. It appears that this helter skelter development has played a major role in the flooding problem. Rather a long article but very interesting.

Nigel²

The thing about developers is: they are not in the business of making sense but dollars.
And to H E double hockey sticks with the consequences.

[airboatr]

I'll be plenty busy supporting Civil Air Patrol, the Texas State Guard, and Texas Department of Emergency Management plenty as it is. I don't know that I have enough air of any sort left

Ah..Keeping things aloft


And how!

[Airspeed]

I can only repeat that I found Chris' comments interesting, and they do seem to agree with the news bulletins that we've seen, also confirmed by Brian. In short, MORE of a water than wind event.
I have to feel that someone, like Chris, who is actually involved, knows what he's talking about.

No, Joe, I won't be putting you on my "foes" list.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even if it's wrong.

[airboatr]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even if it's wrong.

Indeed.

[nigelb]

I have to agree with Mike and Chris, especially after reading the article cited in my prior post. Houston has had constant flooding problems that have become progressively worse in recent years. The rain is far more a threat than the Hurricane winds. In any Hurricane event, more deaths are caused by water than wind. My two cents worth.

Nigel²

[airboatr]

Hey, nothing wrong with agreeing to platitudes..



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Good day.
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[TSR2]

I've enough on this week without having to play policeman to a bunch of grown men. Keep it civil or don't bother. I haven't read through it all yet, but I'm locking it in the mean time.