Beaumont, TX area 8/30/17 The Coast Guard responds to search and rescue requests in response to Hurricane Harvey.
(U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Giles. Used with permission.)
Port Arthur, TX 8/30/17 Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Davis, assigned to Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team New Orleans, rescues a child in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy by Maritime Safety and Security Team New Orleans/Released. Used with permission.)
We are sharing this information to update you about the continued devastation from Hurricane Harvey.
Pam Holt, Regional Minister
08.31.17 11:50 am
Things are quite grim in far SE Texas today after three days of extreme rains.
- Beaumont is essentially stranded with the water system compromised.
- Port Arthur and Orange took a hard hit.
- Flooding is still occurring in Houston, but people are starting to be able to get around.
- Schools in Katy have been postponed for several weeks.
- Port Aransas has suspended schools in their area for this school year due to damage.
The list is endless. Income and banking are now moving to the top of the list. Jobs and services are lost. I am so appreciative of all your donations and efforts to encourage Week of Compassion and Church World Service giving.
Texas is resilient but this is going to be a very long haul. Please continue prayers for us.
Grace and peace,
Zena McAdams
Interim Regional Minister
Christian Church of the Southwest
