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Aftermath--Hurricane Harvey fades as Houstonians mop up

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The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

by Joseph Earnest August 30, 2017

 

Newscast Media HOUSTON—As Hurricane Harvey fades into a mere blur, Houstonians are still waiting for the flooding waters to recede, that were dumped by the heavy rain from the roaring storm. Harvey made landfall on Saturday, August 26, as a Category 4 storm, bringing with it heavy gusts of wind at 130 mph (210 km per hour).

 

Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have called Harvey the "one in 1,000 years storm", since it only happens once in 1,000 years. The storm has also broken the record as the wettest storm in US history having left behind 49.32 inches of rain, breaking the previous record of 48 inches.

 

Below are some photos this journalist took, of some areas in Houston that were affected by Harvey:

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A seagull standing on the shore of the calm ocean before the storm—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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As dusk sets in on Friday August 25, the beaches become ghost towns.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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Grocery stores try to keep up with the demand as items fly off the shelves due to the contingency plans of customers preparing themselves for an extended natural disaster.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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Harvey makes landfall on Saturday August 26 as a Category 4 tropical storm, becoming the wettest tropical storm in the history of the United States. Storms like Harvey are experienced once every 1,000 years. Creeks and bayous begin to fill up quickly from the water drained into them. The above creek is called Cypress Creek.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 An entire street is flooded, affecting businesses, residences and medical facilities. Veterans Memorial Drive shown above needed boats to rescue some of the stranded people.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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The local fire department and firefighters are on hand to participate in rescue missions. Klein Fire Dept is located in NW Houston and has hundreds of volunteer firefighters.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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It might look like a river, but this is an actual street called Cypresswood Drive. Houston is actually greener than many African countries as one can see—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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A boat is headed to a nursing home to check and see if any senior citizens need to be evacuated to higher ground. —Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 Streets are closed off as the water levels rise due to the unrelenting and tempestuous storm that dumped a record 49 inches of rain in some areas in Houston.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 More boats are dispatched to engage in rescue missions.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 A gas station on the right is completely flooded, rendering it inoperable for the next several days. It will take almost a week for the water-logged soils to drain completely. —Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 Motorists who didn't heed warnings find themselves on dangerous grounds. Luckily for them, if they have full coverage insurance, their insurance companies will replace the damaged vehicles and auction off the damaged ones to unsuspecting buyers. Houston is certainly not a place a serious buyer wants to purchase a used vehicle, unless it still has the factory warranty.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 Signs warning motorists of impending doom are clearly displayed in street lanes. Ignore them at your own peril. —Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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Paramedics are on hand to rescue residents in need of help.—Photo by Joseph Earnest  

 

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 Continue at your own risk. —Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 This entire neighborhood's street are completely flooded, residents cannot even make it to their homes.
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 The wrath of mother nature at display as waters continue to rise.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

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 Upclose and personal.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 Meteorologist say Harvey dumped 19 trillion gallons of rain in Houston, which is enough to fill the Great Lakes three times.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 The neighborhoods located in flood plains took the most beating. This particular neighborhood is in the 100-year flood zone, however, Houston was hit with the 1,000-year flood.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 The aftermath of Harvey.—Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 Another section of Cypresswood Drive under water. —Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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 Not all is doom and gloom. Many neighborhoods in NW Houston were not affected by flooding. You won't see the safe neighborhoods on TV though, since they are not the money shots. The money shots that bring viewers and advertisers to broadcast stations, are the flooded areas. —By Joseph Earnest

 

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More safe neighborhoods that can only be found on Newscast Media. —Photo by Joseph Earnest  

 

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 This 10-day forecast is an important tool to help people plan the recovery stage in the aftermath of Harvey. Several people were evacuated and are in shelters, while others fled town. The weekend looks clear for those who want to leave the shelters, or return to Houston, to assess the damage, if any, that may have occurred to their properties. —Photo by Joseph Earnest

 

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