Largest Civilian Armada Since Dunkirk...
and its not enough
Boaters from Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Western Texas, and Missouri have joined the efforts to rescue as many as possible from the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey. Even as this massive effort is underway, volunteers report it is not enough, with the imminent threat of not one but two dams overflowing in a matter of hours which will result in even worse flooding in many residential areas. Boat teams loaded with 6 to 14 persons per trip are ferrying in to transport as many as possible out of harms way. Among those crews, four Lancer Teams from Arkansas, and two from Western Texas have joined the efforts. The Cajun Navy has joined the effort with numerous airboats which are able to get into areas prop boats cannot. Over 3500 have been rescued so far.
Civilian boaters who themselves have had their homes damaged, and lost property in the impact of Hurricane Harvey have also joined into the emergency effort to remove as many people as possible from the expected path of waters that are expected to hit as of this morning from the breech of two reservoir dams in the Houston area. The number of those who need to be evacuated are in the tens of thousands. Two North Carolina National Guard Helicoptor Rescue Teams have also been dispatched to aid in the rescue efforts.
and its not enough
Boaters from Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Western Texas, and Missouri have joined the efforts to rescue as many as possible from the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey. Even as this massive effort is underway, volunteers report it is not enough, with the imminent threat of not one but two dams overflowing in a matter of hours which will result in even worse flooding in many residential areas. Boat teams loaded with 6 to 14 persons per trip are ferrying in to transport as many as possible out of harms way. Among those crews, four Lancer Teams from Arkansas, and two from Western Texas have joined the efforts. The Cajun Navy has joined the effort with numerous airboats which are able to get into areas prop boats cannot. Over 3500 have been rescued so far.
Civilian boaters who themselves have had their homes damaged, and lost property in the impact of Hurricane Harvey have also joined into the emergency effort to remove as many people as possible from the expected path of waters that are expected to hit as of this morning from the breech of two reservoir dams in the Houston area. The number of those who need to be evacuated are in the tens of thousands. Two North Carolina National Guard Helicoptor Rescue Teams have also been dispatched to aid in the rescue efforts.
How You Can Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
Many have contacted us asking how they might assist those in need in the Houston area. We are therefore posting as a public service today the links to reputable agencies currently assisting those in need. Just click on the link to go directly to the website of each organization.
Many have contacted us asking how they might assist those in need in the Houston area. We are therefore posting as a public service today the links to reputable agencies currently assisting those in need. Just click on the link to go directly to the website of each organization.
Samaritan's Purse
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
The American Red Cross (They need funding for shelters), http://www.redcross.org/
Texas Baptist Men's Fellowship (Funding for building materials and supplies
http://texasbaptistmen.org/Ministries/Disaster-Relief
Operation Blessing Food, Funding, Bottled Water
https://www.ob.org/
Catholic Charities Disaster Assistance:
https://www.catholiccharities.org/
Salvation Army Houston:
http://salvationarmyhouston.org/
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
The American Red Cross (They need funding for shelters), http://www.redcross.org/
Texas Baptist Men's Fellowship (Funding for building materials and supplies
http://texasbaptistmen.org/Ministries/Disaster-Relief
Operation Blessing Food, Funding, Bottled Water
https://www.ob.org/
Catholic Charities Disaster Assistance:
https://www.catholiccharities.org/
Salvation Army Houston:
http://salvationarmyhouston.org/
MARINES AIDING IN RESCUE...
Local Volunteers Helping also
USMC AAV's designed for transporting troops from enemy beachheads and demonstrated their flexibility in Iraq and Afghanistan, have been called into service to assist in efforts to rescue flooding victims in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
While numerous Marine Corps Reserve units remain on standby to assist in the storm, and more will are expected to arrive soon in the affected areas on the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge, one command is already providing aid to those most urgently in need of help.
Charlie Company, Assault Amphibian Battalion, is assisting the Galveston, Texas Fire Department with search-and-rescue missions. Several amphibious assault vehicles were being employed in local search-and-rescue, but an exact number of AAVs in use has not been provided.
To date, 22 people have been confirmed killed in flooding from Harvey, which targeted Houston and the surrounding area. In Houston alone, over 18,000 stranded persons have been assisted, with 185 urgent requests still pending as of Monday night.
Locally Marine, and Navy families and Veterans with relatives and friends in the affected area have opened their homes to those who have lost theirs. Others have volunteered to help wherever they can.
Local Volunteers Helping also
USMC AAV's designed for transporting troops from enemy beachheads and demonstrated their flexibility in Iraq and Afghanistan, have been called into service to assist in efforts to rescue flooding victims in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
While numerous Marine Corps Reserve units remain on standby to assist in the storm, and more will are expected to arrive soon in the affected areas on the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge, one command is already providing aid to those most urgently in need of help.
Charlie Company, Assault Amphibian Battalion, is assisting the Galveston, Texas Fire Department with search-and-rescue missions. Several amphibious assault vehicles were being employed in local search-and-rescue, but an exact number of AAVs in use has not been provided.
To date, 22 people have been confirmed killed in flooding from Harvey, which targeted Houston and the surrounding area. In Houston alone, over 18,000 stranded persons have been assisted, with 185 urgent requests still pending as of Monday night.
Locally Marine, and Navy families and Veterans with relatives and friends in the affected area have opened their homes to those who have lost theirs. Others have volunteered to help wherever they can.
Knights of Columbus Doing Their Part...
Local Volunteers Helping also
At the call of the Supreme Knight, local chapters of the Knights of Columbus have begun donations to the Catholic Charities in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. Funding from chapters across the state of North Carolina is being raised to assist those in need in the storm's wake.
Baptist Men's Fellowship has dozens of work crews on stand by to go in as soon as flood waters retreat. Samaritan's purse is signing up volunteers now for 1000 person a day volunteer lists. Hundreds from our area have made online donations to the American Red Cross. The need is great, and this is only the beginning, but it is awesome to see already such a strong effort.
Local Volunteers Helping also
At the call of the Supreme Knight, local chapters of the Knights of Columbus have begun donations to the Catholic Charities in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. Funding from chapters across the state of North Carolina is being raised to assist those in need in the storm's wake.
Baptist Men's Fellowship has dozens of work crews on stand by to go in as soon as flood waters retreat. Samaritan's purse is signing up volunteers now for 1000 person a day volunteer lists. Hundreds from our area have made online donations to the American Red Cross. The need is great, and this is only the beginning, but it is awesome to see already such a strong effort.