That day is also when the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization expires. As Hurricane Harvey continues to wreak havoc on the Houston area, national politicians have promised they will be there to help those affected by the storm. “In the event of a government shutdown, FEMA will continue to support survivors and communities affected by Hurricane Harvey,” agency spokeswoman Justine Whelan told HuffPost. In Houston alone, more than 1 million people have federal flood insurance coverage. “Details are still being worked through, but the flood insurance program will be reauthorized,” said AshLee Strong, spokeswoman for House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.).

Source: Huffington Post August 29, 2017 18:57 UTC