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The Cost of Disaster

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According to a report published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey alone came in at approximately $125 billion. The wildfires have severely impacted shipping in the region. Last year marked the costliest on record for natural disasters in the United States.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates

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Although the port sustained relatively minimal infrastructure damage, large container ships remained anchored offshore as authorities need to ensure that the Houston Ship Channel is free from debris and deep enough for large vessels to go through. According to reports, there is no vessel movement and there are no ships in the channel.

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