<P> The Houston Independent School District announced that all students on any of the district's campuses would be eligible for free lunch throughout the 2017--18 school year . The Federal Department of Education eased financial aid rules and procedures for those affected by Harvey, giving schools the ability to waive paperwork requirements; loan borrowers were given more flexibility in managing their loan payments . A 36 - year - old inmate sentenced to death for a 2003 murder was granted a temporary reprieve as a result of Harvey, as his legal team was based in Harris County, an area heavily affected by the hurricane . </P> <P> By August 30, corporations across the nation collectively donated more than $72 million to relief efforts, with 42 companies donating at least $1 million . Professional athletic teams, their players, and managers provided large donations to assist victims of the storm . The Houston Astros pledged $4 million to relief along with all proceeds from their home game raffles . Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander also donated $4 million to the cause . A fundraiser established by Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt exceeded $37 million . The Texas Rangers and Tennessee Titans both provided $1 million, while the New England Patriots pledged to match up to $1 million in donations to the Red Cross . Multiple Hollywood celebrities also pitched in, collectively donating more than $10 million, with Sandra Bullock providing the largest single donation of $1 million . Leonardo DiCaprio provided $1 million to the United Way Harvey Recovery Fund through his foundation . President Donald Trump reportedly donated $1 million to 12 charities involved in relief efforts . Rachael Ray provided donations totaling $1 million to animal shelters across the Houston area . </P> <P> Moody's Analytics initially estimated the total economic cost of the storm at $81 billion to $108 billion or more; most of the economic losses are damage to homes and commercial property . USA Today reported an AccuWeather estimate of $190 billion, released August 31 . On September 3, Texas state governor Greg Abbott estimated that damages will be between $150 billion and $180 billion, surpassing the $120 billion that it took to rebuild New Orleans after Katrina . According to weather analytics firm Planalytics, lost revenue to Houston area retailers and restaurants alone will be approximately $1 billion . The Houston area controls 4% of the spending power in the United States . </P> <P> In September 2017, the Insurance Council of Texas estimated the total insured losses from Hurricane Harvey at $19 billion . This figure represents $11 billion in flood losses insured by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), $3 billion in "insured windstorm and other storm - related property losses"; and about $4.75 billion in insured flood losses of private and commercial vehicles . In early November 2017, Ball State University compiled a preliminary damage report for Hurricane Harvey, with the total costs reaching at least $198.63 billion (2017 USD). This makes Hurricane Harvey the costliest tropical cyclone on record, surpassing Hurricane Katrina . </P>

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