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‘These are danger zones:' Understanding flood risk after disaster in Texas
More 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