Houston's Explosive Growth Amid Disregard Of Flood Preparedness
Neena Satija is an investigative reporter for the Texas Tribune, reporting on the flooding in Houston. She led a 2016 investigation into the Houston area's lack of preparation for catastrophic flooding events.
New findings based on the Sept. 11 disaster are prompting emergency workers and architects to rethink evacuation plans and building designs. A study published this week debunks the notion that people are likely to respond quickly to building alarms. NPR's Alix Spiegel reports.