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Reveal

The perfect storm

Harvey has wreaked havoc on Houston. Reveal investigates why America's fourth-largest city wasn't ready for a major storm.

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By Al Letson • Sep 2, 2017 • 1 min read

Harvey has wreaked havoc on Houston, causing unprecedented rainfall and thousands of evacuations. Last year, Reveal teamed up with the Texas Tribune to investigate why America's fourth largest city – and one of its biggest energy centers – isn't prepared for a major storm.

This week, their reporters are back on the ground in Houston for an update on last year's report. Stay tuned for the latest on the storm.

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