#HurricaneHarvey Posts Give Hope for Houston and Humanity
Hurricane Harvey has impacted millions of people over the course of its four-plus days. Since the storm began Friday, school districts and companies had to completely shut down so people could prepare for the worst. Grocery stores were picked clean of essential products, and houses boarded up to accommodate for the high levels of wind and rain. But it still wasn’t enough to prepare us for what was to follow.
While cities like Corpus Christi and Victoria Texas were in the eye of the storm and received plenty of wind and rain destruction, the city of Houston has received the majority of flood damage. Hurricane Harvey has left the city of Houston completely under water, leaving the ability to evacuate almost impossible.
The beauty in all of this is it has allowed the people of Houston to band together and help each other out. Many social media users took the time to share posts, videos and photos of the devastation left behind, along with great acts of resiliency and unity. Here are some of those posts that were shared.
It’s so hard to see this is happening, but we will get through this . #TexasStrong #HurricaneHarvey pic.twitter.com/Dcsesv0nDg
— Carolina Juarez (@caro_juarez_) August 29, 2017
I toured the devastating path of #HurricaneHarvey. I saw a lot of rubble but also saw the resilient Texas spirit. pic.twitter.com/ITa1PstpVT
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 29, 2017
How true these words are right now! #HurricaneHarvey #GodBlessOurFristResponders pic.twitter.com/E7BVned5sq
— Medic Tim (@xboxmedic121) August 29, 2017
Part of railroad track washed away. Man. #katy #hurricaneharvey #katyisd pic.twitter.com/Offj5Ktlwd
— collidingwithscience (@ChouinardJahant) August 29, 2017
Update on the flood in my neighborhood. #HurricaneHarvey pic.twitter.com/jO7iw4STbm
— TaurusGirl911 (@TaurusGirl911) August 29, 2017
#HurricaneHarvey | Reservoirs are overflowing. “Uncontrolled release” notification in effect. Mandatory evac ordered https://t.co/1A57wMahpL
— ROBERTS|JUSTICE (@robertsjustice) August 29, 2017
While these are just a few of the posts on social media, you can view this photo gallery from the New York Times documenting the past few days of Hurricane Harvey. Celebrities like Kevin Hart and Houston Texan JJ Watt, have worked to put together donation drives for Houston and many people have already donated for the cause. Others have Tweeted links as well, so if you would like to get involved just follow the links or call the numbers listed.
So many have asked. Here’s volunteer info. We need you! #harvey #hounews #HurricaneHarvey pic.twitter.com/r96nmFJAx4
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 29, 2017
#RedCross is providing shelter, meals & comfort to people impacted by #Harvey. To find a location: https://t.co/sizEp51qtg or 1-800-REDCROSS pic.twitter.com/jfewo2EJh0
— American Red Cross (@RedCross) August 28, 2017
$1 MILLION!
New Goal: $1.5 Millionhttps://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM pic.twitter.com/YUzbCLWgBa
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 29, 2017
I forgot the link… here it is. https://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 28, 2017
My prayers are with you houston….Stay strong & keep your faith.
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) August 28, 2017
Click the link in my Bio & help me help Houston as well as the other cities that are being… https://t.co/LOBI3X22qK
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) August 28, 2017
Our hearts and prayers go out to Houston and all those affected by the destructive waters.
