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Rising Above: Contending With Hurricane Harvey's Aftermath
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, an army of ABC volunteers helped with evacuations, food, clothing and shelter, as well as aided customers with repairs and restorations.
By Sam Barnes
December 1, 2017
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by Sam Barnes
Sam Barnes worked more than two decades as a McGraw-Hill Cos. regional editor and Engineering News-Record regional correspondent. He currently provides freelance writing and photography for a variety of businesses and publications. He earned his MBA at Louisiana State University in 2001 and a bachelor's degree in journalism at University of Louisiana Monroe in 1986.
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