Hurricane Irma Races Toward the U.S.

Sept. 7, 2017
Irma left devastation in its wake in the Caribbean

Houston and south Texas have started to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Notably, residents are cleaning up—or out—their homes, property and communities. 

The flooding left piles of ruined possessions—clothing, furniture, drywall, etc. According to CBS News, an estimated 8 million cu yd of garbage are piled up in Houston alone. The damages have left more than 50,000 Houston residents in temporary housing. 

What’s more, the health effects of the flooding are still developing. Piles of water-logged belongings and standing water have increased the mosquito populations, threatening the possibility of disease outbreaks like Zika and West Nile virus. 

In the Caribbean, residents are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which is now a Category 4 storm. At least 18 residents have died due to Irma. Southern Florida is expected to bit hit by the storm by Sept. 10.

Photo courtesy of the South Carolina National Guard

Sponsored Recommendations

Blower Package Integration

March 20, 2024
See how an integrated blower package can save you time, money, and energy, in a wastewater treatment system. With package integration, you have a completely integrated blower ...

Strut Comparison Chart

March 12, 2024
Conduit support systems are an integral part of construction infrastructure. Compare steel, aluminum and fiberglass strut support systems.

Energy Efficient System Design for WWTPs

Feb. 7, 2024
System splitting with adaptive control reduces electrical, maintenance, and initial investment costs.

Blower Isentropic Efficiency Explained

Feb. 7, 2024
Learn more about isentropic efficiency and specific performance as they relate to blowers.