Hurricane Harvey Evacuee interview

A retired flood engineer discusses the current flood situation, highlighting the efforts made to evacuate people and the unexpected nature of the floods in Houston. The conversation covers the community's resilience and plans to rebuild the town better than before. The engineer expresses gratitude for the collective efforts and emphasizes the importance of working together.

What was the primary focus of the retired flood engineer during the flood?

• Building new infrastructure

• Helping people evacuate safely

• Conducting research on flood patterns

• Organizing community events

What was unexpected about the flood in Houston?

• The extent of the destruction

• The amount of rainfall

• The number of volunteers

• The speed of the water

What did the engineer mention about the families affected by the flood?

• Most have been taken care of

• They refused to evacuate

• They relocated to another city

• They were left without help

What is the engineer's outlook on the future of the town?

• Neutral about changes

• Indifferent to community efforts

• Pessimistic about recovery

• Optimistic about rebuilding

How did the community respond to the flood according to the engineer?

• By seeking government aid only

• By relocating permanently

• By working together

• By ignoring warnings