‘Our Town Is Destroyed’: Texans Face Hurricane Harvey Destruction | NBC News

[@BobBob-rr4qq]

Hopefully the people who lost their homes receive help and may you all be safe

[@KkkittT]

Bob Bob lets join our hands and pray.

[@KkkittT]

Im joking, god doesnt exist.

[@BootyWorm_v1]

kit p im a Christian and that was hilarious😂

[@AshMcMiller]

Bob Bob thanks and God bless you

[@grummanf-14tomcat8]

There is no God, Noob Noob. Gotta rip that band-aid off now; you'll thank me later. (Just kidding. Also, deeply moved by this disaster.)

[@markmeffan4830]

now watch as the insurance companies refuse to pay these residents, due to loop holes.

[@michellew3149]

im already prepping for that :C

[@L4Disillusion]

Mark Meffan Insurance power companies are both frauds. Power companies who go door to door selling lies ripping people off willingly! I hate them!

[@oreofudgeman]

Mark Meffan flood insurance is handled and provided by fema and the federal government, not solely private insurers.

[@markmeffan4830]

ya but i have seen many horror stories, in Louisiana and more recently in New Jersey, where the Insurance companies just refuse to pay. they always got loop hole and the bigger the disaster the more likely they default.

[@oreofudgeman]

Mark Meffan yeah but private insurers pretty much dont even offer it themselves anymore because of the cost. its solely handled by fema at this point

[@noellerumsey7176]

I'm one of the lucky ones- My house didn't flood and nor did my street, but my heart goes out to those who were affected drastically. Many of my friends were and even though I am not religious, I pray that you find safety.

[@L4Disillusion]

Noelle Rumsey Dont need to be religious to pray.

[@pillpaxxton5252]

Yea you don't have to be religious. Most people just have a good imagination :P

[@Lexig76]

L4Disillusion Same here. We live a few minutes away from Corpus Christi. We were very lucky to have a home to come back to. My heart goes out to those who don't

[@kayo5011]

Noelle Rumsey I know right me 2 I am so lucky that my house didn't flood

[@brendanfollett530]

Noelle Rumsey Stay safe out there!

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

You cant rebuild if you dont have insurance. Some of these families will be homeless.

[@DustyC137]

Queen Elizabeth II Their fault for not having insurance

[@malistaire]

Killerwaka11 The problem is that flood insurance is not offered with many basic plans unless your home is in flood district. So while a few people are covered, the vast majority of Houston's population is without flood insurance. Usually our biggest problem during storms has been wind related damage.

[@gc8024]

Queen Elizabeth II you mean most of familys will be homeless

[@BobMeyers]

Texans like to be in denial of many things, such as their infamous disregard for climate change which has now come home to roost.

[@VRJensen1]

I'd like to think that all the racists and bigot's can grow a heart, kind of like the Grinch did. Most of my family lies in that category of racists and bigots. They have good hearts they're just ignorant puppets, they don't personally know any immigrants and they follow a Political party the encourages racism and bigotry.

[@CarmindyOnline]

PRAISE THAT THESE PET OWNERS DID NOT LEAVE THEIR PETS BEHIND!! THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR PET OWNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES SERIOUSLY AND ENSURING THAT #NOPETSLEFTBEHIND

[@eadecamp]

Some people won't evacuate because they don't want to leave their pets.

[@mikedimat7817]

Carmindy Stevens Would much rather have a human life than a pet life, although anything dieing like this is horrible

[@unkownname2003]

Michael DiMatteo thats why i would take my 2 pets my dogs would never be left behind i love them

[@shakesmctremens178]

They even have standardized testing for gerbils too? Who'd a thunk it.

[@TheCandlekane]

I would have done the same thing. No way would I leave my dog behind. The thought of her being alone and afraid by herself in a freaking hurricane, I could never do that to her. Props to the people who stuck with their animals.

[@joannanoel4757]

Nice to see the little girl with her dog.....so sorry for your troubles...

[@AyooItsTonya]

I remember once when I was 12 years old, it was winter and I thought the nearby lake was frozen. I stepped in and almost drowned. I was hanging on to the side for life. Luckily a man who looked like he didn't have much was near and he saved my life. Moral of my story is, be the guy who saved me. Donate/ pray or whatever you can to help people from our country. ❌⭕️❌⭕️ Best wishes from my family to all of the families involved

[@mid_0]

I lived in Texas when this happened. My house wasn't even touched at all throughout the hurricane, can't believe it's been 6 years

[@rabbipoupko]

God bless the people of Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We stand as one.

[@HannahTheatre]

I remember this hurricane it was terrifying my mom always said if my parents aren’t afraid they everything is gonna to go ok but that day my family was crying so hard

[@jamesblunt1915]

Not having flood insurance in Houston is like not having earthquake insurance in California.

[@gplgs4640]

Not having Flood insurance in Houston is like not having an extra bag of cat food and kitty litter as a crazy cat lady. *Worth it*

[@00bryan_]

Thoughts and prayers go to people in Texas from California stay strong houston💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@youthgirl08]

Guys, instead of blaming Trump & so forth..Idk how about we come together for the sake that these people need our thoughts, prayers & help. I hate y'all are making a joke of this. These people are leaving behind everything & that's funny. Cool, we Texans will think the same too huh? I live relatively north of the flooding & I am without a doubt afraid. But with my faith in God I am sure he will calm his child throughout the storm. #PrayersForHouston #PrayersForTexas

[@GinaPauly]

Thank goodness someone is saying this. All these comments are about politics. Like that has anything to do with this terrible flooding.

[@joshuabanks91]

youthgirl08 Your god did this to you.

[@kayleegross4547]

Joshua Banks the only reason anything like this ever happens is because of all the sin in the world it can and it will get a lot worse so you should thank him that you weren't affected by this and yes everyone sins but it's the people who admit that they do are the people that will be saved.

[@joshuabanks91]

Kaylee Gross No, the reason this stuff happens is because of basic meteorology, not your magic sky daddy.

[@GinaPauly]

We all have our own beliefs. Cmon, let's all just be nice to each other and we can get through this hurricane...

[@markjason2]

Praying for the people of texas. I know the feeling because i've been there. It's been 8 years when my city got devastated by flood with 700 deaths. It was called the great flood of manila and happened september 27, 2009. Our house has 2 storey floor and then we stayed on the roof cause the water keeps rising and almost half of our 2nd floor is flooded. We lost our tv, computer and etc. but I thank god that I didn't lost my family, my whole family are safe and got rescued. It will take time to rebuild but I assure you all can make it the same way as we do. Now, we are living normally again and that experience will never be forgotten.

[@tisha3831]

Unfortunately many people didn't buy flood insurance because when they purchased their homes in areas like Sugarland and Missouri City they were told it wasn't in a flood plane. If I plan to buy a home in this area, I'm getting it no matter what the realtor, or builder says.

[@Cara-jo6yu]

That last sentence just hit me really hard as very inspiring and kind of uplifting: "you can always rebuild." It's important to remember that your life and the lives of your loved ones are so much more valuable than anything you could possibly have in that house. Please everyone remember this and stay safe, so you can come back to the ones you love even if everything else is gone. Prayers with everyone in Texas ♡

[@nickrowell2651]

For everyone making jokes, i hope you're here joking around when we are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to rebuild my neighborhood and my home. My car is totaled, i am trapped in my flooded house and i still have 4 days left to go of this.

[@artistoblivion]

Nick Rowell My heart goes out to you, man. Stay strong!

[@gecho5427]

Nick Rowell I hope you do alright no prayers or anything be safe

[@nickrowell2651]

Thank you very much! Its been a hard week. You can see the damage in my neighborhood if you google pecan grove plantation water damage. I was helping about 50 people this morning block man holes from spitting up more excess water by piling bags of concrete on them and the water was up to my rib cage.... and im 6'2. Thats what really made the whole situation feel real to me. Oh and my car getting totaled haha

[@nickrowell2651]

thank you! We are doing our best!

[@alemayehusolomon941]

Nick Rowell Hang in there Nick, people are coming to help you. This will bring us together, I'm willing to donate to help TX. Love from California.

[@DevinMichaelsMusic]

its been so hard for us were i live my town got destroyed aswell but we are so grateful that it wasnt worse....we as Texans come together and help like we are all one family

[@carlalinton4887]

Carla Linton. My thoughts and prayers goes out the people that were in the Tornado in Texas.

[@twilalukowiak7689]

Please keep your hate filled comments to yourself.

[@nolol8624]

Yup hit us hard it sucked but im sorry for those lives that were lost my aunt went to houston to escape here than got trapped there for another week it caused tornados But for those who arent or werent im tx at the time we are all doing great

[@love_s666ck]

A random girl i was in texas i had to get rescued i was scared almost paralized

[@gloriouse4458]

I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE THE LUV IN TEXAS💝ALSO, THE LUV OF THEY'RE ANIMALS, PEOPLE ARE TAKING THE PETS THEY'RE NOT BEING LEFT BEHIND AS I'VE SEEN IN THE PAST 🐶😻🐾👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 MAY U ALL BE SAFE N MAY U ALL BE BLESSED 🌺

[@smithsmitherson9449]

May they all be helped by man. we all know that god will do nothing here.

[@bayleedill5343]

THANK YOU SO MUCH THERE ARE TO MANY HATE COMMENTS ABOUT US

[@socopot]

Glorious E Love* yoy* and*

[@laceyjane4285]

You have to ask God for Help, you have to ask him into your heart willingly, that is why he said he gave us free will.Take a look at the constellation patterns in the sky, the ocean, the Grand Canyon, the birth of a new baby.Do you think man did this? Everyone must die, God gave his only son to die a horrible death so that we can choose to follow or not follow him but the Lord suffered and walks beside us if we let him.Life is not ment to be easy. Cain and Able. I am off my soapbox now.

[@mckobz2711]

Trina Jennings sorry god doesn't exist

[@lindah.2678]

I'm from C.C. Texas it's bad over here Hurricane Harvey hit us at 9:45 as a Category 4 I have alot of damage to my home but I'm thankful that I'm alive and thankful for all the surrounding States and Cities that have come to Texas and given us a helping hand....

[@johnfradono1012]

This is what happens when you pray to god for rain and he tires of your complaining

[@kingillustrations6198]

Who ever pressed dislike button are heartless

[@Annbosguy]

Just wondering where are all the countries we help, now that we could use some assistance. Anybody heard?

[@postshift19]

Annbosguy Cuba usually offers assistance, and the USA refuses every time.

[@thoughtlesskills]

Yeah, well with that logic, how about some of the countries we've ravaged come and do the same to us.

[@esmep9387]

Annbosguy i was watching the news earlier were our governor was asked if mexico has offered help and he said something about receiving food and boats from , but i couldnt hear more due to bad signal.

[@GerardoValenzuela]

Mexico will probably help, they helped during Katrina.

[@mikedimat7817]

Gerardo Valenzuela Unlike Bush

[@kattherrineeee]

This brought so much tears to my eyes my prayers are out for everyone who's out their please stay safe !

[@propanenightmare6290]

I hope it turns out okay for the families

[@ogouemediapro2322]

this is when we really need each others

[@HappyBacon777ttv]

1:10 lol those houses on the left didn't get touched at all.

[@KkkittT]

THE BOOTY BANDIT no, its because they "prayed"

[@meowmix5807]

kit p Nice grammar.

[@kyoudoku]

conspiracy

[@PLLittleMama2007]

HappyBacon That's how it is in Houston. Some homes were not touch while others were destroyed.

[@Lksupasteien]

HappyBacon My house got flooded but they people on the other side didn't get a single drop of water inside

[@heymircuteness2912]

Brother helping brother, Sister helping sister tht what it called "LOVE". God bless america

[@SenselessVybez]

It's not easy to just go back and rebuild smh

[@StephnGold]

I feel sorry for the poor kids up there and I know how it feels imagine when we do this to others how are they feeling. Share love not wars.

[@voli293]

I hate those people that go "ima pray for those Texas pepos" Like wtf? are you going to actually do something useful or helpful?

[@kayleegross4547]

Praying does help

[@voli293]

Ripp Snortin' Yes but that doesn't exactly help the situation

[@voli293]

Kaylee Gross How?

[@theja38yearsago70]

Kaylee Gross Praying doesn't I hav prayed for like 5 days for the poor Africans starving But Nothing even changed if God existed why does he let us suffer like this?

[@sicilianlovexox2485]

I'm in New York and watching this brought tears to my eyes as if I was there.. I pray for every single person there may god be with you all and I hope everyone is safe. God bless

[@darkliquid6388]

Go tell Mayweather to help. He just made 350 million dollars.

[@L4Disillusion]

Tech Clank Best comment ever.

[@UltraSS-nj8kd]

Tech Clank ...made that plus on a #rigged fight at that. Under the table conor supposedly cleared at least 1/2 a billion for throwing the #fight

[@jobdoneright5934]

GO tell Trump to help, he is worth 10 billion remember?

[@UltraSS-nj8kd]

Job Done Right ..#Trump is the 2nd President to work for #free without pay. So he is spending his own money and he is helping already. You are clueless about the real world

[@rodbuilder3657]

Like that will ever happen!! And how about that $350 MILLION lottery winner, or Russell Wilson, or Jerry Seinfeld, or Mark Cuban. I's go on but there isn't enough space on CNN to name them all!!!

[@angelaandjanelys3756]

So my friend Ava went to Texas and I prayed for her so much. I don't know what part she lives in Texas but god bless ava

[@jimbolema9659]

Why have the comments turned to politics and personal beliefs when we should be should be showing our remorse for the people who have lost everything.

[@kingjulien4546]

I live in houston i went i went to look around with my family and what i saw will never be forgoten i saw the roads and they were all filled and i rememberd what it was like before the storm and it was honestly mind blowing of what has happend to houston hopefully we all stay safe during this storm love ya H town

[@peral9728]

This comment section makes me sank throw up. I've seen people praising Allah, people getting harrassed for saying they pray for the people here, people blaming it on global warming, and someone wishing death on the Republicans here in Texas. If you're one of the 1% actually sending support to those devastated by the hurricane, God bless you and don't let the scummy, worthless human beings get to you.

[@gifcities]

Pearl Vesper I agree,this comment section is just terrible.

[@Sunsetter678]

I may HATE this city, but being that I grew up here, I won't lie..This brings me to tears,

[@kelvinnguyen5588]

Pray and help comes >> Praying works! Pray and help doesn't come >> god works in mysterious ways. Religion sets it up so that no matter what happens, they twist it to make it seem like god is looking out for you. in reality, praying wont change the outcome of anything

[@annkruml]

This is heartbreaking. I pray for these people. No one can truly prepare for Devastation like this.

[@wolves_8551]

Thats a lot of water.

[@gplgs4640]

What do you expect from a Hurricane?

[@ashleyhernandez2583]

I am soooo grateful that my house didn't get any damage and that all my family and friends stayed safe. Its been scary the past four days the whole city practically shut down..... its a horrible feeling seeing the streets you drive daily to work are practically swamps now... seeing the death toll slowly rise on the news :( seeing THOUSANDS of people seek shelter in various locations.. don't worry Houston we will get through this

[@yetifacekilah8885]

Is anyone else bothered with idea of praying to God for saving them without understanding that you believe God saved you then he therefore has the final say in who exactly gets saved? That means that anyone who wasn't saved God decided not to save you regardless of whether or not you asked him to.. anyone else have that issue.?

[@fifty9forty3]

Antwan Nester: Why did God send the hurricane? The believer might say it is His challenge to our endurance and capacity for compassion for one another as He suffered for us, while the hard core and dangerous others see it as punishment for our ill deeds. Those who think that way are the religious "high and mighty" self acclaimed Saints who hear the voice of God telling them to punish others. They are the dangerous ones, and if it is a challenge to our capacity for compassion many in comments would fail.

[@GeeKillsTV]

This hurts..I'm from Austin, my brother lives near Houston and none of us have heard from him in days. #PrayForTexas

[@suz1899]

"Thank you God for saving us" lol the same guy that got u in the situation to begin with?

[@kayleegross4547]

the only reason anything like this ever happens is because of all the sin in the world it can and it will get a lot worse so you should thank him that you weren't affected by this and yes everyone sins but it's the people who admit that they do are the people that will be saved

[@suz1899]

or maybe because there's a hurricane?

[@djbrown7952]

W

[@ngatsetan158]

Prayers for all the residents of Houston Texas.

[@richardpickman7594]

"We praised God and rescued us" next time just ask not to send a hurricane. Logic anyone?

[@LORIKOLL]

My heart i broken. Stay safe Texas. You've got this

[@korkz808]

" I grabbed my wallet and my phone" not family pictures, nothing sentimental. welcome to 2017

[@CJMusicNZ]

When in an emergency your wallet and phone would be more important then family photos and sentimental items. Your wallet would have your ID and credit cards in which would be needed and your phone to communicate with family and friends. If it was me, I have so many sentimental items and photo albums the are preaches to me there would be no way I'd be able to get them out and stay alive at the same time, nor would they be a top priority. If it was me I'd properly forget my wallet and phone, my cat would be the first sentimental thing I would grab and not look back. Most people would rather have their loved ones safe and sound more then they would pictures.

[@korkz808]

CJMusicNZ nice novel.

[@CJMusicNZ]

korkz808 I can't tell if your being sarcastic or not. Also if my comment was a novel it'll be a pretty short one.

[@korkz808]

CJMusicNZ yup. here is me being sarcastic. nice novel

[@scoop6322]

korkz808 just take more pictures afterwards

[@codytran2010]

I Live In Texas Thank You God #PRAYFORTEXAS

[@KkkittT]

God does love that woman that praised gawd. The lord is grate isnt she?

[@jakebickham123]

Prayers to everyone there

[@cman215]

Good thing god saved these people and not the men and women that risked their lives as part of our Amazing rescue service!

[@romanabramovic57]

Maybe the majority of those rescuers believe in God too. Maybe the belief in God made some people help each other, while some are looking for every opportunity to loot and pillage every time a secular authority isn't there to stop them.

[@livin4peace825]

Im a mess right now! This is breaking my heart!!

[@notexanshere9708]

Lauren Phillips are.you.ahoustoner.really.are.those.yours.y'all💩💩💩💩🐲👹⛪🐬😠👏

[@TheSuperStarCarWash]

H.A.A.R.P

[@namreh72]

Steven J. Feuerstein votes Trump/Pence 2016 _ I was saying the same thing...of my thinking took me to a time where G.W. jr wasn't even acknowledge as POTUS...911 happened...when folks are fearing the unexplainable they look for leader ship...and Trump had a pretty bad couple of month and most recent week or two...another disaster, throws people in a state of bewilderment...and again people need a leader...it's a theory, but after while it becomes noticeable....so when you say H.A.R.R.P... I say...huh, why not...again a theory, but a pattern of a sort...Smh, the powers that be man..hmm.

[@Mike_Davidson]

You know the U.S. can not control or direct hurricanes or Mexico would have long ago been washed into the south Pacific. 😭😭😭

[@jez8295]

GDP boost

[@angie.gisselle2]

ill pray for you guys Texas!! In from NewYork! Don't worry you'll be great we can get through this together !!

[@174Anime]

"we prayed to god and were rescued" unlike those other people who prayed to god and died. it was humans who saved you stop thanking god.

[@goldenfoxa1810]

wes 174 again why shouldn't they thank both these people think that God sent these people to help them and obviously they thanked them so why are you so rude

[@ShaneIrwin7]

Did you ever think God allows humans to rescue humans?

[@trayzen7302]

"Muh atheism"

[@eadecamp]

No, it's because as Christians it's on their hearts to rescue other humans and help them with whatever they need. It has nothing to do with what God allows. This is why there are Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist hospitals, but not single atheist hospital.

[@LAKER49]

wes 174 shut up

[@albertolopez1354]

my heart goes out to Houston my home town god bless everybody through this tough time .

[@WAT_ru_SERIOUS]

God is sending a message. All this hate going on.. he is Giving us a reason to come together as one.

[@christopherbrown2640]

By killing people and animals. Right...

[@mikethemilkman7523]

Branden XBL hey

[@mikethemilkman7523]

Are you Christian?

[@exodioa2318]

Branden XBL ha😂

[@mikethemilkman7523]

Because in the bible it says when theres signs of war, the world is falling apart, and there are many natural disasters

[@jinkosushi520]

0:37 i cried 😭 how about the cats & other living animals 😭 i really proud their owner did not forget their cats & keep them alive. salute u💙💦

[@ericscreeper]

And this is Trumps fault, how?

[@orinvaughn7342]

this is so horrible, i live in the bay area in Florida and thats over 1000 miles away from the brunt of the blow, and even were getting bad rain and wind, its hard to imagine what they're going through

[@camcongab765]

Now perhaps the Republican people of Texas will see just what climate change can do when it comes to exacerbating hurricane strength and frequency. If only voting for a president who denies climate change actually stopped it from from happening.

[@Luna-xk8vy]

Bruh Houston voted Democrat.

[@pizza123425]

Camcongab it's hurricane season

[@AshMcMiller]

xX_MLG_M3M3_M4ST3R_SWEG_Xx not all of Houston😑

[@bt4350]

Because the Gulf of Mexico and our Southeastern coastline never knew what a hurricane was until the Church of Climate Change was founded by Al Gore.

[@tammyc2699]

Is that just like how King Henry Tudor the second was able to stop "climate change" in the 1400's when there was a mini ice age? Oh right, Hollywood and Democrats don't teach about climate change prior to the industrial age.

[@BMarie774]

Our unity in the face of disasters like this, and our love and need to help others is the very thing that has advanced us as a species. Let's not forget that.

[@smithsmitherson9449]

You were rescued by people who risked their lives. You were not rescued by GOD. Stop diminishing the accomplishments of MAN by giving credit to GOD. Or maybe next time we should just wait for GOD huh. So dumb. Texas deserved this if they want to thank god at this moment. Thank your fellow neighbors who risked their lives for you people. GOD DID NOT HELP YOU, YOUR NEIGHBOR DID.

[@gecho5427]

Finally someone who isn't a brain dead human who only follows the teaching of religion so they can go to heaven

[@carlsauer1486]

Bojack Horseman You're right, people need to wake up and stop giving credit to primitive superstitions

[@richarddanache5241]

Bojack Horseman your such a joke !/what does your god man have to offer to the world hahahahhahhaahaahaha! Only misery!

[@carlsauer1486]

Richard Danache Says the person who can barely formulate a sentence. Also, Man introduced all the technology you are using.

[@goldenfoxa1810]

Bojack Horseman why shouldn't they thank both

[@shazedits3541]

My friend moved to Texas and I really hope she's okay😢

[@bige713]

Everyone talking about god this god that GOD isnt real

[@potatoderpy5463]

DJ BIG E 713 agreed 👌

[@meyerpictures]

Wow man you're so cool

[@bige713]

jedisquidward thank you i like to think that

[@DonnnationTV]

DJ BIG E 713 he is brother wake up

[@trelmix9862]

God is real

[@dawnlemke830]

God continue to help the people in Texas.

[@kodiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

What God? There is no god. "God" is a deity that lives in people's minds and don't wanna face the fact that there's a hurricane.

[@kayleegross4547]

youraverageasian go to church

[@virtuousglean7216]

I took a screenshot of this. You're evil.

[@QuestionForYou1]

Jesus never went to a church

[@QuestionForYou1]

This guy believes in devils but not God , he worship lucifer

[@kodiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Jay You do know Lucifer isn't real.

[@crashban4t.f.s.b783]

I hope all of their families recover from this traumatic event.

[@MrTonynator99]

Were is trump?? Oh wait this isnt important to him

[@michellew3149]

TRUUUUUUUUUUUUEE

[@HomicidalBeaver]

I suppose you haven't checked his twitter, or the fact that he's sent in people to help. I guess that'd require you actually not only read propaganda.

[@EmSeeMAC]

Tumblr probably hasn't told you that he's approved disaster relief funds. That'd be against their agenda

[@ashtonnicole5174]

Abbott already got him to send in troops to help us and there is plans set in place that will help us after the water drains away

[@bwezz2529]

Stop going on Tumblr

[@itzkostas2395]

*Pray For Houston*

[@ren-xi3yx]

i'm in houston, i was born her and have lived her my whole life and i am so terrified and shocked.. this all feels like it's straight out of a movie.. but i have it a lot better than most people. i live in the 2nd floor in my apartments and the only problems have been a bit of flooding and food shortage. hopefully we make it, and i pray for the people that have lost everything. if my family had a truck or some way we could help, we would be helping and hopefully those who need help find it. ❤️

[@robbiekite170]

Instead of saying how idiotic everyone in this video was, lets just be thankful that they survived and that most of us haven't been through anything like this

[@filero3175]

My hometown

[@00bryan_]

I'm glad the government sent rescue teams to Texas

[@infinteloveforfilm]

So devastating and sad to watch the news. I hope many more people will be rescued, and they will stay safe. My prayers for people in the regions affected by Hurricane Harvey.

[@frog_enthusiast05]

Our poor town is destroyed now...😢

[@AshMcMiller]

Unicorn Walker it'll be okay watch we have bounced back before..... see all these hateful comments, watch how we survive and be ok in the name of Jesus

[@MattyRC]

I just don't understand how the flooding could get so bad. Here in Miami, it rains constantly and hurricanes are a very familiar territory but flooding has NEVER been something I've had to deal with in my entire life.

[@lowlangsempire7901]

Hey fellow Texan here out by Austin. I justed wanted to tell y'all that we don't need your hate. Let us believe and let us keep on goin.

[@gokublack4211]

4 days ago, I was on my way to corpus Christi cause we were taking food and water for the people.. after we finish we started driving towards Houston ,before we got there we got on the boat and started searching, and we found a lady drowned with her daughter in her arms, her daughter survived, she saved her daughter even when dead... Til this day, it haunts me

[@daffydill5807]

If this doesn't humble anyone, nothing will. In a twinkling of an eye everything can be taken away.

[@lornastrahan8769]

my heart goes out to my family out there

[@sherryB5]

God Bless all you people in Houston..May you turn to Him in your hour of need..and come out of this safely. Prayers going up for everyone!

[@moneymagnet7735]

Even though they can rebuild. The city will never be the same. God Bless

[@fluffy_innovation9646]

My dad's a paramedic in Texas. More than likely he was there. We may not talk anymore. You may not even love me after waking your hands of me, but Dad, if you're reading, I hope you, Judy, and Brody are okay. I know you're in Hughes Springs, but I hope it didn't get to y'all.

[@bullymaguire4234]

I pray for these people. I remember when Hurricane Rita destroyed my town years ago. It's not an easy come back. We're feeling the effects of Harvey right now. My town is flooding over but it's not going to be near what these people got

[@pickles_pretties9382]

I wish the best hopes for everyone who was there and if you have lost somone close i am deeply sorry

[@abigalestone9186]

God, help these people through this major crisis good luck to all.

[@VaDonteWilliams]

This is incredibly sad. Hope everyone in Texas is safe, & no one's hurt. 1 like = 1 prayer for Texas. #Pray4Texas

[@ebay-posh6947]

How sad 😭 hope these people will be ok.

[@triciastead1839]

I'm so sorry this happened I'm praying for all of u

[@1990clos]

Prayers I just hope that this brings us together

[@ChurchChannel777]

It's sad that it takes a disaster to bring American's together as one. But, it's encouraging to see people reaching out to anyone who needs help, no matter what the color of their skin is.

[@jaiveonwatts2195]

Sadly, not even this is enough.

[@deswegg]

0:22 he looks like the type of dude that's like "Agé iS jusT ã NumBer"

[@prestonb9718]

Deswegg looks like the type to respond to his own comment.

[@gplgs4640]

Deswegg Well, if you were stuck in a flooded forest, hitting the occasional tree, and getting hung on vines or branches by waters moving faster than the average person can swim, what would you do? *Swim?* And no, I'm not making this scene up. Some people, like myself, live in areas mostly surrounded by forests, and to be swept through those like dust bunnies on Spring Cleaning Day is actually very possible for people living in those areas at times like this.

[@jennifermohammed2744]

It hurts so bad looking at this oh lord Jesus pls take care of each and everyone of them pls father

[@mikedimat7817]

That's horrible, but those people needed to be evacuated before it got there.

[@CJMusicNZ]

The trouble with evacuating so many people at once is that your create widespread panic and can cause even more damage if that's even possible. With so many people to relocate you would have to find somewhere for them all to go also not everyone would have to leave their homes just the ones that were effected, but the thing with natural disasters is that you don't no where they'll hit. The best thing that could have been done would be for every household to have an emergency survival kit and for any personal items that could be easily transported be packed in a bag that could be grabbed within a moments notice.

[@fifty9forty3]

Michael DiMatteo: The Texas Governor advised evacuation but Houston's mayor negated that advice encouraging people to stay home. He grossly underestimated the storm.

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

five381 he didn’t want us to evacuate because it would have caused gridlock and hundreds or even thousands of people could have drowned in their car. He made the right decision. A lot of our highway system is designed to turn into waterways in a event such as this .

[@fifty9forty3]

yes sir: He gave advice based on the course of past storms and in an interview admitted he underestimated the storm or would have advised evacuation. I'm not critical of the mayor, he did what he thought was right but it turned out wrong and it was too late when that became apparent.

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

five381 but we hardly lost life , I am not sure what you watched but the stuff I watched he was standing by his decision to not evacuate. In past storms( Rita and Ike) they had mandatory evacuation and more people died in their cars than the storms itself .

[@vc-taco5113]

A object can always be replaced but not a human #PRAYFORHOUSTON