A Texas chemical plant was hit by explosions after floods caused by Hurricane Harvey knocked out power supplies needed to refrigerate volatile chemicals.
Workers' compensation carriers and claimants get guidance from the Texas Department of Insurance on how to keep the system operating, even after Hurricane Harvey.
Contributing to Harvey's high losses is the fact that Texas has one of the most relaxed approaches to building codes, inspections and other protections.
Aviation regulators imposed a prohibition on hobbyist drones and other civilian aircraft flying in the area affected by Tropical Storm Harvey after concerns were raised about potential interference of rescue efforts.