Thousands rescued from floods
Federal and local agencies have rescued more than 13,000 people in Houston and the surrounding areas in the aftermath of massive flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. Volunteers and residents with boats are also helping thousands who are stranded. The Houston Police Department lost one of its own Sgt. Steve Perez was on his way to work in the dark when he drowned in the flood waters.
Federal and local agencies have rescued more than 13,000 people in Houston and the surrounding areas in the aftermath of massive flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. Volunteers and residents with boats are also helping thousands who are stranded. The Houston Police Department lost one of its own Sgt. Steve Perez was on his way to work in the dark when he drowned in the flood waters.
VIDEO: Helicopter rescue operations
U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter crews have rescued thousands of people from flooded communities in the Houston area. The Coast Guard has seven MH-60 Jayhawks and 14 MH-65 Dolphins flying missions.
U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter crews have rescued thousands of people from flooded communities in the Houston area. The Coast Guard has seven MH-60 Jayhawks and 14 MH-65 Dolphins flying missions.
More NJ, NY crews head to Texas
American Red Cross volunteers from New Jersey are heading south to help storm victims in Texas and Louisiana. The New Jersey chapter sent emergency vehicles to help those whose lives have been turned upside down by the flooding.
American Red Cross volunteers from New Jersey are heading south to help storm victims in Texas and Louisiana. The New Jersey chapter sent emergency vehicles to help those whose lives have been turned upside down by the flooding.
Social media during a natural disaster
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
Empire State Building in darkness
The Empire State Building remained dark Monday night in honor of those affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey, which caused catastrophic flooding in the Houston area. The nation's fourth-largest city was still largely paralyzed days after the storm made landfall.
The Empire State Building remained dark Monday night in honor of those affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey, which caused catastrophic flooding in the Houston area. The nation's fourth-largest city was still largely paralyzed days after the storm made landfall.