You want to do something useful Jack, contribute to the Red Cross or some other relief agency. Many of us in the area will drive down there when the water recedes and lend a hand.The statistical distribution has changed. After Harvey, insurance companies will probably double their flood insurance rates to live near the sea. The sad part is that these people can't even afford the current rates and many had complete devastating loses.
Markets don't care. If you live in a coastal city, MARKETS ARE PRICING IN GLOBAL WARMING - HUMAN FORCED OR NOT.