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Two years after Hurricane Harvey, the Port Aransas Campus is rebuilding stronger and smarter AUSTIN, Texas — When Hurricane Harvey ripped through Port Aransas in 2017, it tore off roofs, flooded buildings and destroyed a pier at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, halting its cutting-edge research and education programs. “The devastation was massive. There was destruction everywhere,” said Robert W. Dickey, director of the Marine Science Institute. “But in typical Port Aransas fashion, Texas fashion, everybody started coming back a lot stronger right away. Very soon after the storm, everybody was...

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: mary.j.edmon

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: mary.j.edmon

Austin, Texas – Flood insurance isn’t just for homeowners and businesses. If you are a renter, you can get a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to cover your belongings, including clothes, furniture and electronics. Flood insurance for renters covers your personal property during a flood while a traditional renters policy does not. The cost of the policy is based on several factors including the building’s flood risk.  If you are a renter in low-to-moderate risk areas, you may be eligible for a Preferred Risk Policy. These policy premiums are...