Transistor   /     After A Flood

Summary

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma left devastation in their wake all across the southern United States as unimaginable quantities of water swallowed up small towns and cities alike. But what happens to that water and how can cities better prepare ahead of time? Two years ago, reporter Jenny Chen followed two so-called flood hydrologists to learn more about the preparation.

Subtitle
In some areas of the country, floods are growing in intensity. What are we doing to prepare ourselves?
Duration
09:42
Publishing date
2017-10-02 04:00
Link
https://beta.prx.org/stories/215461
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Shownotes

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma left devastation in their wake all across the southern United States as unimaginable quantities of water swallowed up small towns and cities alike. But what happens to that water and how can cities better prepare ahead of time? Two years ago, reporter Jenny Chen followed two so-called flood hydrologists to learn more about the preparation.