Since Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast this weekend, thousands of Texans have evacuated the afflicted area.
Businesses and individuals alike have been ready to help out – from rescuing trapped families and Houston residents, to going out of their way to provide clean water and resources to storm shelters.
Whatever the case, here are 5 ways that the world is helping Houston in their time of need.
5. TV Reporter Helps Rescue Truck Driver From Rising Floods
Brandi Smith of KHOU news is being hailed for her part in rescuing a stranded truck driver who had become trapped in the vehicle by rising flood waters.
When Smith first spotted the driver from a highway overpass, she voiced her concern over the man’s safety. She was unsure of what to do until she saw an oncoming car with a rescue boat in tow.
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She then chased after the vehicle until she finally flagged it down and pointed out the stranded truck driver. The rescuers were able to float alongside the truck until they could pull the driver to safety.
4. Southwest Airlines Rescues Hundreds of Evacuees For Free
Southwest Airlines transported 500 flood victims from the Houston Hobby Airport to Dallas on Sunday.
Hundreds of passengers had become stranded after the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) had closed the airport to non-emergency air traffic on Sunday morning.
After Southwest requested clearance from the FAA to fly, however, they were…
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