Harvey

[emily_in_nc]

I agree, AZ.
However, I am mostly angry that the representatives of Texas are the same ones who denied funding for the victims of Sandy. It was so obviously intended to show no compassion for the east coast. Massachusetts sent every team of water rescue people we have, as well as others. This is not an indictment of the victims, in any way, just a comment that senators and representatives felt the need to politicize a natural disaster that occurred where I live. That does not seem to be happening now. This is worse, but I suspect the people in NJ, who waited 2-5 years to get help rebuilding don't care.

Couldn't agree more, Crankin. %*&$#@ Ted Cruz!

[azfiddle]

I agree with all the above comments about denial and about the issues with the Texas members of Congress. It's just sad for all those who are now homeless and for all the people who will suffer in the future as these extreme weather events happen more frequently.

[Crankin]

Yes, when wil people see the connection between increased severe weather and climate change?
Now, gas prices will go up. Maybe we'll see more people on bikes, as we did in 2008.

[rebeccaC]

It's just sad for all those who are now homeless and for all the people who will suffer in the future as these extreme weather events happen more frequently.

agree....i do see blessings in the many acts of random kindness, caring and support in disasters like Harvey though. I’m a believer that kindness and caring begets kindness and caring….and acts of paying it forward are good for all.

[Crankin]

But Republicans are just mean.... they do not understand kindness, compassion, or anything other than their own selfish ideas. We can support the victims, but it will not change the essential fact that a large # of people in our government, who have the potential power to really allocate resources to stop climate change and educate people about it, will not. No amount of compassion changes this essential fact.

[rebeccaC]

But we know they released the reservoirs after that.

sheila...hoping your friend is okay!!! Alex's friend has made it to Austin. i don't think any areas of houston weren't affected with 50 inches of rain. here is some info on addicks and barker reservoirs and the affected release areas if that helps

[rebeccaC]

I just heard from my friend. Apparently she lives on one of the few pieces of dry ground in Houston. Crazy!

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[emily_in_nc]

I just heard from my friend. Apparently she lives on one of the few pieces of dry ground in Houston. Crazy!

Yes, there are some. One of my Facebook friends, really just an acquaintance, posted a video a neighbor took of their street, and all looks well. She is on vacation elsewhere so had no idea what to expect. They are in a more expensive neighborhood. Most of the time, it seems to be the poorer folks who are in flood-prone areas. I sure do feel for them and simply can't imagine what life there is like right now.

[Trek420]

Couldn't agree more, Crankin. %*&$#@ Ted Cruz!

Just made another small donation to Beto.

[rebeccaC]

Speaking of hurricanes, Irma could affect my area. But I will evacuate if it comes to that. (And take a bike with me).

thinking you went though that last year .....hoping you aren't affected this year and stay safe sheila

[Catrin]

Such a bad storm season... and it's hard to know the best organization to which to donate! My heart goes out to all in Texas who are just starting to wrap their minds around what is needed for the first state of recovery, for the exhausted first responders who are heading to Florida, and for the destruction that Irma has already caused in the Caribbean.