A solid, comprehensive section detailing this tragic event and its aftermath.

Excellent look into how nonprofits stepped in to make up the difference in government assistance shortcomings to help a region recover from two floods, and warning that this approach may not be sustainable.

Quality storytelling about a topic the public may know little about and understand even less. Good job of expanding coverage to other departments' plights instead of focusing on just the one. Context and a good look at volunteer firefighting today.