Stricter building rules, rejected by Trump, helped Harvey-hit communities

By Julia HarteWASHINGTON (Reuters) - As Hurricane Harvey pummeled the Gulf coast in Texas, the city of Seabrook had an edge over flood-swamped nearby towns and the devastation in Houston, just a half-hour drive away.Years ago, the city imposed higher elevation standards for buildings that were stricter than existing federal guidelines on construction in flood-prone areas.Before leaving office, President Barack Obama sought to toughen those national rules, to bring them more in line with those in