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Are We Ready for the Next Big Hurricane?

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Few of us remember Hurricane Ike as vividly as we remember Katrina and Sandy. But for people down in Houston, Texas, the 2008 storm was a major wake-up call. 

So, what happens when another Ike -- a mightier Ike -- hits the Houston region? Will it be ready?

This hour, we go behind the scenes of a new investigation to find out.

We also look at how states in the Northeast are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and prepping for more events like it in the years to come.

GUESTS:

  • Neena Satija - Investigative reporter and radio producer for The Texas Tribune and Reveal, a public radio program and podcast from The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX
  • William Shea - Deputy Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection - Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  • Rick Bennett - Regional scientist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Region; coordinator of the Service's Hurricane Sandy recovery and resiliency efforts

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John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

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