Texas coastal engineer Jens Figlus saves home from Hurricane Harvey by purchasing land 16ft above sea level.

Texas coastal engineer, Jens Figlus of Texas A&M University, saved his home from Hurricane Harvey due to purchasing land at 16ft above sea level. His experience highlights the importance of understanding risks & making informed decisions when owning property in flood-prone areas. His home remained unaffected while many others in his neighborhood faced severe flooding.