Though it may take up to two weeks for all the flood waters to disappear, Houston is showing some signs of normalcy, such as opening most freeways. Governor Greg Abbott said that Harvey may have inflicted $180 billion in damage on the state.
More food recovery tidbits:
As thousands of private citizens bravely responded with their individually owned boats and resources to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, nearby Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez waited to mobilize a single boat crew to assist with the disaster.
Sheriff Hernandez did not authorize mobilizing deputies to assist with rescue efforts until Wednesday – waiting on a formal ‘mutual aid request’ before mobilizing. The request guarantees that departments will be reimbursed for costs incurred and also serves as part of an organized effort.
Video shows authorities removing a 9-foot alligator from a flooded home in Humble, Texas in the aftermath of #Harvey https://t.co/4KVYfQ7AkS pic.twitter.com/TIoXwLXDPw
— ABC News (@ABC) September 1, 2017
This is what America is all about. Video from a few days ago from Hurricane Harvey. Never lose faith in the American people, no matter what. pic.twitter.com/aCZCWk2ecp
— Nick Short 🇺🇸 (@PoliticalShort) September 2, 2017
At 98K and rising, this may be the most retweeted thing from Hurricane Harvey:
Even in a disaster no one wants the vegan food. pic.twitter.com/KtswW7GLSI
— Shannon Hillis (@hillisthekillis) September 1, 2017