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WITH OVER 30,000 people in temporary shelters and at least 22 people dead as a result of Hurricane Harvey, residents of Houston and southwestern Texas are still coping with the disaster.
Federal aid came pouring in but with roads flooded over, getting supplies into the area have proven difficult.
Even though Harvey was downgraded from a Category 4 hurricane to a tropical storm, rain continues to fall and the threat of further flooding is still in effect.
Following is a compilation of news reports from a variety of media sources.
Indian/American physicians raising funds
NDTVINDIAN/AMERICAN doctors have started a relief fund to help those affected by the catastrophic floods brought by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
"Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas with severe winds and flash flooding. This serious natural disaster inflexed a grave loss of lives and property. Our hearts are with the victims of the disaster," said Gautam Samadder, president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI).
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The amount collected through donations will be given to the governor of Texas.
He said the AAPI is concerned about the devastation caused by Harvey and is in the forefront to support and help people affected by the historic storm.
He called upon upon his fellow physicians to offer help for the purpose.
"At this time of the need, it is our responsibility to provide all the possible assistance to the victims of this grave natural disaster in Texas. Our physicians in Texas will serve the victims at no charge for next the 2-4 weeks," Dr Samadder said.
Filipino/Americans rush to aid fellow Houstonians
BALITANG AMERICAFILIPINO/AMERICAN Joseph Santarose, a champion tae kwon do competitor and owner of a dojo in Houston, opened his business as a shelter.
“I felt like I couldn’t sit back and do nothing. I was watching the news and reading everyone’s Facebook posts, and I wanted to see if you like but… hey if I have a place to provide for people, then why not I know it’s small but it’s better than nothing. I just want to help out as much as I can,” said Santarose.
Within 24 hours, the donations came pouring in. Santarose’s taekwondo studio quickly became a fully stocked facility, complete with a wide assortment of Filipino food. He has rendered aid to over 40 people…and more people in need are on their way.
He has rendered aid to over 40 people…and more people in need are on their way.
“It got full really fast. As soon as I posted on facebook within 30 minutes I had families coming in. One family had six people another timely had four, and I just kept building and building throughout the night.”
Fil-Ams who are able to help their fellow man are opening up their homes, hearts, and businesses, to give back to the community. Even braving the elements and high water to rescue those in dire need.
Paul Osario organized water rescues and a humanitarian effort to help a local dialysis clinic, braving the rain and floodwaters to transport the clinic workers by water, so they can continue to provide lifesaving dialysis treatments to desperate patients.
Gurdwaras, temples and mosques opened to hurricane victims
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INDIAN/AMERICANS who are living in safer Texas neighbourhoods are helping people affected by the devastating Hurricane Harvey by offering them shelter, preparing food for thousands and distributing essential relief aid.
A massive number of Indian-Americans in the Greater Houston Area have been affected by the ongoing flooding. The Indian Americans formed numerous volunteer groups to help the victims using social media to communicate details about which family is affected in each locality, News India Times community newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Temples, gurdwaras and mosques all opened their doors in a massive effort to help people who lost their home in the catastrophic disaster. Indian restaurants were also reaching out to people with free food.
Approximately 100,000 Indian/Americans and Indians live in the Greater Houston Area, according to Kishore Rama Raju, who lives in the relatively less affected area of Eldridge in Houston.
Raju told the newspaper that he along with his group of friends through a Facebook account — HoustonDesiFriends — operationalised a rescue and relief effort with 100 volunteers.
“Volunteers are helping with rescuing those trapped by taking their large vehicles and trucks that can navigate through high waters, Raju said.
“We are sharing information across social media on what to do and what routes to take etc. for those in more affected areas,” another Indian American, Bangar Reddy said.
Temples like Shady Side and Astalakshmi in the Eldridge area were housing close to 500 mostly Indian/American families, the report said.______________________________________________________________________________
A massive number of Indian-Americans in the Greater Houston Area have been affected by the ongoing flooding. The Indian Americans formed numerous volunteer groups to help the victims using social media to communicate details about which family is affected in each locality, News India Times community newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Temples, gurdwaras and mosques all opened their doors in a massive effort to help people who lost their home in the catastrophic disaster. Indian restaurants were also reaching out to people with free food.
Approximately 100,000 Indian/Americans and Indians live in the Greater Houston Area, according to Kishore Rama Raju, who lives in the relatively less affected area of Eldridge in Houston.
Raju told the newspaper that he along with his group of friends through a Facebook account — HoustonDesiFriends — operationalised a rescue and relief effort with 100 volunteers.
“Volunteers are helping with rescuing those trapped by taking their large vehicles and trucks that can navigate through high waters, Raju said.
“We are sharing information across social media on what to do and what routes to take etc. for those in more affected areas,” another Indian American, Bangar Reddy said.
Temples like Shady Side and Astalakshmi in the Eldridge area were housing close to 500 mostly Indian/American families, the report said.______________________________________________________________________________
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