As floodwaters receded and rescuers searched waterlogged neighbourhoods for more potential victims, Houston officials began turning their attention to finding temporary housing for those in shelters and getting enough gasoline for people to fill up cars — but also to the city's long-term recovery, which will take years and billions of dollars. A man power-washes the driveway to his once-flooded home as residents begin the recovery process from tropical storm Harvey in Houston on Thursday. The priority is to get those who weren't able to return to their homes into some form of temporary housing, Fargione said. The block-by-block search of tens of thousands of Houston homes that rescuers began Thursday is expected to be completed by Friday. A family grocery store worker makes a 'closed' sign as residents begin the recovery process from tropical storm Harvey Thursday in Houston.

Source: CBC News September 01, 2017 11:03 UTC