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‘These are danger zones:’ Understanding flood risk after disaster in Texas
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July 13, 2025
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7:53Now PlayingMore than a hundred people died because of devastating flash floods in Texas earlier this month. It’s important to understand how floods happen, and what we can do to keep ourselves safe. Ali Velshi speaks with Jim Blackburn, an environmental lawyer and planner who co-directs Rice University’s Severe Storm Prevention, Education, and Evacuation from Disaster (SSPEED) Center. There is “clearly a lesson that we have to learn” in terms of preparedness and communication, says Blackburn. When a flash flood happens, Blackburn explains, “If you’re not prepared to leave in a very short amount of time, you really have nowhere to go.” He adds that more people should be aware of how prone the areas they live in may be to flooding. “These are danger zones, and with climate change, they’re only going to get more dangerous.
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