I think you're suggesting that because Linbeck is associated with a construction firm, he views the property damage as an opportunity, and therefore less of a c

I think you're suggesting that because Linbeck is associated with a construction firm, he views the property damage as an opportunity, and therefore less of a catastrophe than others would. I think Linbeck has a good point - Houston did not suffer nearly the level of disaster that New Orleans did. I say this with utmost respect for the individual and cumulative loss in both events! But comparing the amount of the city flooded, the effect on the population, the number of deaths (especially relative to total population), and the ability of the cities to maintain order, services, and support, I think it's pretty clear that while Katrina was a "catastrophe", Harvey wasn't in the same class. http://www.npr.org/2017/08/31/547568681/harvey-feel-like-katrina-d-j-vu-not-so-fast http://www.npr.org/2017/08/31/547568681/harvey-feel-like-kat... https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/us/hurricane-katrina-harvey.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/us/hurricane-katrina-harv...