Co-worker's 95 year-old grandfather in the Houston area was evacuated two days ago 60 miles north of here to Belton, TX. Problem is 8 evac shelters are currently operating in Belton.
Heartbreaking Images out of Texas
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This is our 1900 Galveston storm. I'm really worried about what we will find once the water recedes. I have a feeling that the death toll will rise quite a bit. Hope I'm wrong!
Yes, according to my co-worker. I'll try to find out which shelters are up and running.
Belton, Temple, Killeen and Harker Heights are a few. Unsure exactly where in those communities shelters are located. Many Texans were also evacuated from La Grange and Smithville due to the overflowing Colorado river.
A huge shelter is opening in Austin today for 7,000 folks. Local news says it's already filled.
It is amazing seeing how people come together in tragedy. Local people as well as those from out of town coming in for the rescue and those out of town that are sheltering those with no place to go. Lots of big hearts out there! A lot more than I thought even a week ago.
If anyone is interested in helping out there are lots of ways to help or donate. Redcross is providing a lot of care around town. JJ Watt has started a fund that last I heard was getting close to $10M that is already doing great things (youcaring.com/jjwatt). Also, in my part of town, there is a church that is doing a lot of great work. You can visit there website here ... welovehou.com . We've donated items and money and my wife has volunteered there everyday. I will be there tonight. They are supplying needed items to individuals and acting as a distribution center to supply shelters around. They also are sending out teams to homes to clean up the aftermath on the northwest side. Lots of opportunities if you're interested.
Good to see some fellow Houstonians on here. I was lucky to get away with only some minor roof leaks during the unbelievable rains. Went on a little walk yesterday and a neighborhood just a couple blocks away from me is in ruins. Every house has yards littered with ruined carpet, drywall, furniture, etc. Truly a horrible sight. Going to see if I can lend a hand here in the next few days.
Houston is going to be in recovery mode for a long time - it's crazy how widespread the devastation is here. Please donate!
Wife called and said long gas lines here in Austin. Many filling stations have run out. Governor said earlier yesterday first responders have priority for fuel.
Glad I purchased a 1-week bus pass. My bike can also come in mighty handy.
Glad I purchased a 1-week bus pass. My bike can also come in mighty handy.
It is terrible and I have lived through it twice. Certainly not as many were affected, but in 1963 and 1977 southeastern Ky was underwater for days. It's a mess to clean up.