3 Ways you can help Harvey flood victims from your phone screen.

Today marks 12 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. The recents events with Hurricane Harvey has literally shaken the nation. No one expected the devastation that occurred, and Harvey is still on course to hit land again. Hurricanes are very unpredictable and we really do not know what to expect in the coming days.

We’ve compiled a list of three things that you can do to help from your smart phone. We encourage everyone to do what they can to help in these trying times.

3. Donate to local relief efforts.

There are many relief groups forming to help flood victims. Houston did not issue a citywide evacuation due to the casualties during the Hurricane Rita evacuation in 2005. This means that there are a lot of people who are in desperate need of help and resources right now. We have listed a few local charities below. This ensures that your donation will be used to directly help with relief efforts in Texas.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Houston Food Bank

Emergency Aid Coalition

2. Repost distress calls made via social media.

There have been an alarming amount of distress posts made via social media. These post were made to get the attention of rescue teams after they received no response from the phone numbers given to them. Reposting these posts can create an “Amber Alert” style wave that can potentially help the people in need. Thousands of people have been rescued already and many more are waiting to be rescued.

1. Call and report distress calls to rescue teams.

As stated earlier, there are many rescue teams on the field right now trying to rescue lives. If you know someone that needs help, please do not hesitate to contact the Houston authorities to report their location. We’re in this together and it’s going to take all of us to make a difference!

 

Mikecol Craige

Recent Posts

DreamBowl: Dreamathon Kickoff Brings Star-Studded Networking to New Orleans

New Orleans, LA – February 3, 2025 As Super Bowl LIX brings the spotlight to…

1 month ago

Black History in the Making : Gian Durand and James Carter become the first African American Queen and King of the Krewe of Alla

In 1992, the Honorable Dorthy Mae Taylor valiantly led the enactment of a city council…

2 months ago

Lil Wayne Honored with Key to the City in an Unforgettable Night at the Smoothie King Center

Last night, New Orleans witnessed a historic moment as Lil Wayne, one of the city’s…

4 months ago

NOLA Zydeco Fest Returns for its 4th Year, Celebrating Louisiana’s Rich Creole Culture

NEW ORLEANS, LA - The New Orleans Zydeco Festival (NOZF) is set to return for its fourth annual celebration on Saturday,…

5 months ago

Tamar Braxton & Boosie to Headline the 2024 Westbank Heritage Food & Music Festival

New Orleans, LA –The Westbank Heritage Food & Music Festival, a two-day celebration of culture,…

6 months ago

Empowering The Black Real Estate Community: Black Real Estate Week 2024

New Orleans, LA – September 4th-7th, 2024 The stage is set for Black Real Estate…

6 months ago