Houston Flood Museum
Title
Houston Flood Museum
Description
The items in this curated collection have been selected for exhibition by our Project partners, the Houston Flood Museum.
Collection Items
Women in Protective Gear Give Thumbs Up
Two women in protective suits and face masks stand outside an apartment giving the thumbs up. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise Normal Lives."
Pile of Debris Behind Apartment Complex
A pile of debris including drywall, carpet, and a dryer stands behind an apartment building. A white jeep next to the pile is covered with dirt midway up the windshield. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the…
People in Protective Suits Outside an Apartment
Two people wearing protective clothing stand outside an apartment, holding their arms up. One makes a victory sign. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise Normal Lives."
Airboat Near Flooded Cars
Two men in waist-deep water help to steer an airboat near flooded cars. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise Normal Lives."
Boy Pointing at Airboat
A boy points to an airboat floating in the street. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise Normal Lives."
People in Boat by Bus Stop
Photograph of people in a boat floating next to a bus stop; water laps the hood of a nearby pickup truck. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise Normal Lives."
Men in Boat by Bus Stop
Photograph of men in a boat behind an apartment building; one man is grabbing a pole that marks a stop for Metro bus route 161. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise Normal…
Man Helping Two Children Wade through Flood Water
Photograph of man helping two children wade through the flood waters at Lakeside Place Apartments complex, which was 100% flooded. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise…
Compassionate Chaos: Harvey, Food, Rogue Relief, and Altruism
An essay about Houston restaurant community's efforts to feed people after Harvey.
The beginning.
The day we had to evacuate Port Aransas as the water and power were being turned off on the island as Harvey had just become a category 4 hurricane.