Name: LOOKING BACK: KHOU 11 forced to evacuate when Harvey hits
Uploaded: 8/28/2018 12:57:08 AM
Duration: 499
Description: KHOU 11 shares what it was like when the flood waters forced us to evacuate and find a new place to call home.

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#KHOUStronger: Harvey destroyed our building, not our spirit

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After Harvey, Crowdsource Rescue reunites heroes with families they helped

Crowdsource Rescue is basically a dispatch for citizen first responders. It connects people who need to be rescued with volunteers ready to help. A year after Harvey, it's also reuniting heroes with the families they helped.

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Meteorologist Jeff Lindner admired by Houstonians for Harvey coverage

The Texas A&M graduate says one of the biggest takeaways was how to get information to people. Since Harvey, the county has introduced new technology that shows how high floodwaters are near you.

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9-year-old starts non-profit, after Harvey, dedicated to providing toys, books to kids in need

"I felt really sad inside so I really wanted to help do something for the kids that lost their toys and stuff," Lily said.

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Community comes together to help 83-year-old woman rebuild her Harvey damaged home

"If you're going to cry, cry," said Nall. "Just get it over with and then deal with what's ahead of you."

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The Rescue: Everyday heroes rescued thousands during Hurricane Harvey

"That really touched my heart in thinking they would risk their lives for complete strangers, not once, not twice but hundreds of boatloads of people they probably saved," Jenny Amin said.

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Astros reflect on 'Houston Strong' spirit a year after Harvey

The team embodied Houston's fighting spirit, and fans hung on to every World Series game.

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A look at Harvey recovery progress so far

Three months after the storm, the EHF/KFF Survey found 56 percent of people impacted felt like was "almost back to normal." Eleven months since the storm, that number jumped up to 70 percent. Good news, sure, but don't let that fool you.

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Forgotten after Harvey: Local business replaces paraplegic's damaged equipment

Renee Martin contacted KHOU for help replacing a special lift she needs to get in and out of bed. Two companies stepped up in a big way to help us help her.

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Army veterans with two babies still living in RV after Harvey

Jessica and Brad Fief say although they had flood insurance, the payout barely scratched the surface of the damage.

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‘Harvey conman’ gets five years in prison for posing as roofer

He'll have to pay back $10,000 immediately and the rest before he can be considered for parole.

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'He's been forgotten again:' Local Army vet looking for volunteers to help rebuild his home

70-year-old Army veteran Elmer Branch needs donations, contractors and volunteers who are willing to spend their time to help a man who served our country.

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