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Do not fill this in! ==Aftermath== [[File:President Trump Participates in a Tour of the Emergency Operations Center.webm|thumb|President Trump participating in a tour of the Emergency Operations Center, video from the [[White House]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.detik.com/internasional/d-3624834/trump-sumbangkan-rp-13-miliar-untuk-korban-badai-harvey|title=Trump Sumbangkan Rp 13 Miliar untuk Korban Badai Harvey |website=detik.com|date=September 1, 2017|access-date=September 5, 2021}}</ref>]] [[File:Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Says Houston Begins Recovery Mission - Morning Joe - MSNBC.ogg|thumb|right|Interview with [[Sylvester Turner]] and [[Al Sharpton]] on September 1, 2017 – from [[MSNBC]]]] [[File:Hurricane Harvey (2017) 170828-Z-FG822-026 (36127995543).jpg|thumb|left|Damage by Harvey to a marina in Rockport, Texas, on August 28, 2017]] ===Texas=== Houston Mayor [[Sylvester Turner]] imposed a mandatory [[curfew]] on August 29 from midnight to 5 a.m. [[Central Time Zone|local time]] until further notice. He cited looting as the primary reason for the curfew.<ref>{{cite news|author=Blair Shiff|author2=Julia Jacobo|author3=Emily Shapiro|work=ABC News|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=August 29, 2017|title=Houston mayor imposes curfew to prevent potential looting|url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/houston-police-chief-warns-robbers-dont-houston-caught/story?id=49493765|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829220323/https://abcnews.go.com/US/houston-police-chief-warns-robbers-dont-houston-caught/story?id=49493765|archive-date=August 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 29, President Trump, [[First Lady of the United States|First Lady]] [[Melania Trump]], and U.S. Senators [[John Cornyn]] and [[Ted Cruz]] toured damage in the [[Corpus Christi metropolitan area]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/29/trump-lands-in-texas-to-tour-hurricane-damage.html|title=Trump surveys Harvey damage, calls for recovery 'better than ever before'|date=August 29, 2017|publisher=Fox News Channel|author=Alex Pappas|access-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829220537/http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/29/trump-lands-in-texas-to-tour-hurricane-damage.html|archive-date=August 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> President Trump made a formal request for $5.95 billion in federal funding on August 31 for affected areas, the vast majority of which would go to FEMA.<ref>{{cite news|author=Perry Chiaramonte|publisher=Fox News Channel|date=September 1, 2017|access-date=September 1, 2017|title=Trump pushing for $6 billion in Harvey recovery funding|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/01/trump-pushing-for-6-billion-in-harvey-recovery-funding.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901055419/http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/01/trump-pushing-for-6-billion-in-harvey-recovery-funding.html|archive-date=September 1, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Texas [[Governor (United States)|Governor]] [[Greg Abbott]] deployed the state's entire National Guard for search and rescue, recovery, and clean up operations due to the devastating damage caused by the storm and resulting floods.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-activates-entire-texas-national-guard-in-response-to-hurric|title=Governor Abbott Activates Entire Texas National Guard In Response To Hurricane Harvey Devastation|website=Office of the Texas Governor|date=August 28, 2017|access-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829105838/https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-activates-entire-texas-national-guard-in-response-to-hurric|archive-date=August 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Leada Gore|url=http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/08/hurricane_harvey_latest_foreca.html|title=Hurricane Harvey latest forecast: Texas National Guard activated; Trump responds; how to help|website=AL.com|date=August 28, 2017|access-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830213109/http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/08/hurricane_harvey_latest_foreca.html|archive-date=August 30, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Other states' National Guard's have offered assistance, with several having already been sent.<ref>{{cite news|author=Jake Lowary|url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/08/29/hurricane-harvey-tennessee-national-guard-response-ready/613672001/|title=Tennessee National Guard: We're ready for Hurricane Harvey response|work=Tennessean|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=August 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Scott Wise|url=http://wtvr.com/2017/08/30/va-national-guard-helps-hurricane-harvey-recovery/|title=Virginia National Guard helps Hurricane Harvey recovery|publisher=WTVR|date=August 30, 2017|access-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831005055/http://wtvr.com/2017/08/30/va-national-guard-helps-hurricane-harvey-recovery/|archive-date=August 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Meanwhile, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement assigned approximately 150 employees from around the country to assist with disaster relief efforts, while stating that no immigration enforcement operations would be conducted.<ref name="AP" /> Approximately 32,000 people were displaced in shelters across the state by August 31. The [[George R. Brown Convention Center]], the state's largest shelter, reached capacity with 8,000 evacuees. The [[NRG Center]] opened as a large public shelter accordingly. More than 210,000 people registered with [[FEMA]] for disaster assistance.<ref name="NYT_Aug30Live">{{cite news|work=The New York Times|date=August 31, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2017|title=Explosions and Black Smoke Reported at Chemical Plant|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/us/hurricane-harvey-flooding-houston.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830230252/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/us/hurricane-harvey-flooding-houston.html|archive-date=August 30, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Cajun Navy]], an informal organization of volunteers with boats from Louisiana, deployed to Texas to assist in high-water rescues.<ref>{{cite news|author=Edmund D. Fountain and Trip Gabriel|work=The New York Times|date=August 30, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2017|title='Cajun Navy' Brings Its Rescue Fleet to Houston's Flood Zone|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/us/cajun-navy-brings-its-rescue-fleet-to-houstons-flood-zone.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830205853/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/us/cajun-navy-brings-its-rescue-fleet-to-houstons-flood-zone.html|archive-date=August 30, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Houston Independent School District]] announced that all students on any of the district's campuses would be eligible for free lunch throughout the 2017–18 school year. The Federal Department of Education eased financial aid rules and procedures for those affected by Harvey, giving schools the ability to waive paperwork requirements; loan borrowers were given more flexibility in managing their loan payments.<ref name="AP" /> A 36-year-old inmate sentenced to death for a 2003 murder was granted a temporary reprieve as a result of Harvey, as his legal team was based in Harris County, an area heavily affected by the hurricane.<ref name="AP" /> By August 30, corporations across the nation collectively donated more than $72 million to relief efforts, with 42 companies donating at least $1 million.<ref>{{cite news|author=Kaya Yurieff|publisher=CNN Money|date=August 30, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2017|title=Businesses donate over $72 million to Harvey relief efforts|url=https://money.cnn.com/2017/08/30/news/companies/hurricane-harvey-corporate-donations/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921232350/http://money.cnn.com/2017/08/30/news/companies/hurricane-harvey-corporate-donations/index.html|archive-date=September 21, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Professional athletic teams, their players, and managers provided large donations to assist victims of the storm. The [[Houston Astros]] pledged $4 million to relief along with all proceeds from their home game raffles. [[Houston Rockets]] owner [[Leslie Alexander (businessman)|Leslie Alexander]] also donated $4 million to the cause.<ref>{{cite news|author=Olivia Pulsinelli|newspaper=Houston Business Journal|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2017|title=Astros owner, foundation commit $4M to Harvey relief; Crane Worldwide launches donation effort|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/08/29/astros-owner-foundation-commit-4m-to-harvey-relief.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831221845/https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/08/29/astros-owner-foundation-commit-4m-to-harvey-relief.html|archive-date=August 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> A fundraiser established by [[Houston Texans]] defensive lineman [[J. J. Watt]] exceeded $37 million. For his efforts, Watt received the [[Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2018/02/03/jj-watt-walter-payton-man-year-hurricane-harvey-relief/303944002/|title=J.J. Watt wins Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts|date=February 3, 2018|newspaper=USA Today|access-date=February 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204062130/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2018/02/03/jj-watt-walter-payton-man-year-hurricane-harvey-relief/303944002/|archive-date=February 4, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] and [[Tennessee Titans]] both provided $1 million, while the [[New England Patriots]] pledged to match up to $1 million in donations to the Red Cross.<ref>{{cite news|author=Scott Polacek|work=Bleacher Report|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2017|title=Texas Rangers Donate $1 Million to Hurricane Harvey Relief|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2730340-texas-rangers-donate-1-million-to-hurricane-harvey-relief|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831071315/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2730340-texas-rangers-donate-1-million-to-hurricane-harvey-relief|archive-date=August 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Multiple Hollywood celebrities also pitched in, collectively donating more than $10 million, with [[Sandra Bullock]] providing the largest single donation of $1 million.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sarah Polus|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=August 30, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2017|title=Celebrities open their hearts – and checkbooks – to Harvey victims|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2017/08/30/celebrities-open-their-hearts-and-checkbooks-to-harvey-victims/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831005409/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2017/08/30/celebrities-open-their-hearts-and-checkbooks-to-harvey-victims/|archive-date=August 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] provided $1 million to the United Way Harvey Recovery Fund through [[Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation|his foundation]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Erin Jensen|newspaper=USA Today|date=August 29, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2017|title=Leonardo DiCaprio, the Kardashians, more celebs pledge donations for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/08/29/rock-nicki-minaj-dj-khaled-more-celebs-pledge-donations-for-harvey-relief-efforts/611426001/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627153308/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/08/29/rock-nicki-minaj-dj-khaled-more-celebs-pledge-donations-for-harvey-relief-efforts/611426001/|archive-date=June 27, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> President [[Donald Trump]] donated $1 million to 12 charities involved in relief efforts.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Manchester|first1=Julia|last2=Greenwood|first2=Max|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/350999-trump-makes-good-on-pledge-to-donate-to-harvey-relief/|title=Trump makes good on pledge to donate to Harvey relief|work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]]|date=2017-09-16|access-date=2017-09-19|quote=''The Hill'' confirmed with multiple groups that they received the funds this week.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919032451/http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/350999-trump-makes-good-on-pledge-to-donate-to-harvey-relief|archive-date=September 19, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Rachael Ray]] provided donations totaling $1 million to animal shelters across the Houston area.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Ana Calderone|magazine=People|date=August 30, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2017|title=Rachael Ray Donates $1 Million to Support Animal Rescue in Texas Flood Areas|url=http://people.com/food/rachael-ray-donates-1-million-hurricane-harvey-animals/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830235713/http://people.com/food/rachael-ray-donates-1-million-hurricane-harvey-animals/|archive-date=August 30, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Economic loss estimates=== {{Costliest U.S. Atlantic hurricanes|align=right}} [[Moody's Analytics]] initially estimated the total economic cost of the storm at $81 billion to $108 billion or more; most of the economic losses are damage to homes and commercial property.<ref name="Lee">{{cite news|author=Don Lee|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-harvey-economic-toll-20170901-story.html|title=Harvey is likely to be the second-most costly natural disaster in U.S. history|work=Los Angeles Times|date=September 1, 2017|access-date=September 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903225719/http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-harvey-economic-toll-20170901-story.html|archive-date=September 3, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Reinsurance company [[Aon (company)|Aon Benfield]] estimated total economic losses at $100 billion, including $30 billion in insured damage, making Harvey the costliest disaster in 2017 by their calculations.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=Insurance Journal|date=January 24, 2018|access-date=January 29, 2017|title=Insured Natural Disaster Losses in 2017 Were 38% of Economic Costs of $353B: Aon|url=https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2018/01/24/478246.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124200407/https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2018/01/24/478246.htm|archive-date=January 24, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]'' reported an [[AccuWeather]] estimate of $190 billion, released August 31.<ref name="190billion">{{cite news |author=Doyle Rice |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2017/08/30/harvey-costliest-natural-disaster-u-s-history-estimated-cost-160-billion/615708001/ |title=Harvey to be costliest natural disaster in U.S. history, with an estimated cost of $190 billion |work=USA Today |date=August 30, 2017 |access-date=August 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903090312/https://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2017/08/30/harvey-costliest-natural-disaster-u-s-history-estimated-cost-160-billion/615708001/ |archive-date=September 3, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> On September 3, Texas state governor Greg Abbott estimated that damages will be between $150 billion and $180 billion, surpassing the $120 billion that it took to rebuild [[New Orleans]] after Katrina.<ref name="180 billion">{{cite news|author1=Gary McWilliams|author2=Parraga Marianna|title=Texas governor says Harvey damage could reach $180 billion|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-storm-harvey/texas-governor-says-harvey-damage-could-reach-180-billion-idUSKCN1BE0TL|work=Reuters|access-date=September 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903210742/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-storm-harvey/texas-governor-says-harvey-damage-could-reach-180-billion-idUSKCN1BE0TL|archive-date=September 3, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Oliver Milman|title=Harvey recovery bill expected to exceed the $120bn required after Katrina|url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/sep/03/harvey-recovery-bill-expected-to-exceed-the-120-billion-required-after-katrina|newspaper=The Guardian|access-date=September 3, 2017|date=September 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903185259/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/sep/03/harvey-recovery-bill-expected-to-exceed-the-120-billion-required-after-katrina|archive-date=September 3, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> According to weather analytics firm [[Planalytics]], lost revenue to Houston area retailers and restaurants alone will be approximately $1 billion. The Houston area controls 4% of the spending power in the United States.<ref>{{cite news |author=Adrianne Pasquarelli |url=http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/hurricane-harvey-cost-brands-1b-sales/310268/ |title=Harvey Blasts Brands: Could Cost More Than $1B in Sales |work=[[Advertising Age]] |date=August 28, 2017 |access-date=August 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829000612/http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/hurricane-harvey-cost-brands-1b-sales/310268/ |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2017, the Insurance Council of Texas estimated the total insured losses from Hurricane Harvey at $19 billion. This figure represents $11 billion in flood losses insured by the [[National Flood Insurance Program]] (NFIP), $3 billion in "insured windstorm and other storm-related property losses"; and about $4.75 billion in insured flood losses of private and commercial vehicles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2017/09/15/464484.htm|title=ICT Pegs Hurricane Harvey Insured Losses at $19B|work=Insurance Journal|date=September 15, 2017|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915185711/http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2017/09/15/464484.htm|archive-date=September 15, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> By January 1, 2018, payouts from the NFIP reached $7.6 billion against total estimated losses of $8.5–9.5 billion.<ref>{{cite news|author=Andrew G. Simpson|newspaper=Insurance Journal|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=January 29, 2018|title=FEMA Expands Flood Reinsurance Program with Private Reinsurers for 2018|url=https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2018/01/08/476500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130091323/https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2018/01/08/476500.htm|archive-date=January 30, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Economists Michael Hicks and Mark Burton at [[Ball State University]] estimated damage in the Houston metropolitan area alone at $198.63 billion.<ref>{{cite report|author=Michael Hicks and Mark Burton|publisher=Ball State University|date=September 8, 2017|access-date=November 1, 2017|title=Hurricane Harvey: Preliminary Estimates of Commercial and Public Sector Damages on the Houston Metropolitan Area|url=http://projects.cberdata.org/reports/HurricaneHarvey2017.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107020820/http://projects.cberdata.org/reports/HurricaneHarvey2017.pdf|archive-date=November 7, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Preliminary reporting from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration set a more concrete total at $125 billion, making Harvey the 2nd costliest tropical cyclone on record, behind [[Hurricane Katrina]] with 2017 costs of $161 billion (after adjusting for inflation).<ref name="NOAAbillion" /> A significant portion of the storm's damages are uninsured losses. Regular homeowner insurance policies generally exclude coverage for flooding, as the NFIP underwrites most flood insurance policies in the US.<ref name="NYT: NFIP"/><ref name="CNN: Lack of flood insurance">{{cite news|author=Chris Isidore|title=Most homes in Tropical Storm Harvey's path don't have flood insurance|url=https://money.cnn.com/2017/08/25/news/economy/hurricane-harvey-flood-insurance/index.html?iid=EL|access-date=August 30, 2017|publisher=CNN|date=August 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830103417/http://money.cnn.com/2017/08/25/news/economy/hurricane-harvey-flood-insurance/index.html?iid=EL|archive-date=August 30, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Although the purchase of flood insurance is obligatory for federally guaranteed mortgages for homes within the [[100-year flood|100-year flood plain]], enforcement of the requirement is difficult and many homes, even within the 100-year flood plain, lack flood insurance.<ref name="NYT: NFIP"/> In [[Harris County, Texas]]—which includes the city of Houston—only 15% of homes have flood insurance policies issued by the NFIP. Participation in the NFIP is higher, but still low, in neighboring [[Galveston County, Texas|Galveston]] (41%), [[Brazoria County, Texas|Brazoria]] (26%), and [[Chambers County, Texas|Chambers Counties]] (21%).<ref name="NYT: NFIP">{{cite news|author=Mary Williams Walsh|title=Homeowners (and Taxpayers) Face Billions in Losses From Harvey Flooding|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/business/dealbook/flood-insurance-harvey.html?mcubz=3|access-date=August 30, 2017|work=The New York Times|date=August 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830105210/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/business/dealbook/flood-insurance-harvey.html?mcubz=3|archive-date=August 30, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Homeowners sued authorities after reservoir releases damaged homes.<!--denied after Katrina--><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-storm-harvey-lawsuits/harvey-storm-water-releases-were-unlawful-government-takings-lawsuits-idUSKCN1BO0DS |title=Harvey storm-water releases were unlawful government takings: lawsuits |first=Bryan |last=Sims |date=September 13, 2017 |access-date=September 13, 2017 |newspaper=Reuters |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913063152/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-storm-harvey-lawsuits/harvey-storm-water-releases-were-unlawful-government-takings-lawsuits-idUSKCN1BO0DS |archive-date=September 13, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Federal government response=== [[File:President Trump signing Hurricane Harvey bill (cropped).jpg|thumb|President Trump signs H.R. 601 into effect, providing $15 billion in disaster relief for hurricane victims]] On September 8, President [[Donald Trump]] signed into law H.R. 601, which among other spending actions designated $15 billion for Hurricane Harvey relief.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/news-wrap-trump-signs-15-billion-hurricane-harvey-relief-bill/|title=News Wrap: Trump signs $15 billion Hurricane Harvey relief bill|date=September 8, 2017|work=PBS Newshour|access-date=27 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928081429/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/news-wrap-trump-signs-15-billion-hurricane-harvey-relief-bill/|archive-date=September 28, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Non-governmental organization response=== The [[American Red Cross]], [[Salvation Army]], United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), Gulf Coast Synod Disaster Relief,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/tlgcsdisasterrelief/|title=Gulf Coast Synod Disaster Relief|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2017-12-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://gulfcoastsynod.org/hurricane-harvey/|title=Hurricane Harvey – Gulf Coast Synod|date=2017-08-27|work=Gulf Coast Synod|access-date=2017-12-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627144604/https://gulfcoastsynod.org/hurricane-harvey/|archive-date=June 27, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[United States Equestrian Federation]], [[Humane Society of the United States]], [[Knights of Columbus]], [[Samaritan's Purse]], [[Catholic Charities USA]], [[AmeriCares]], [[BakerRipley]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/about/houston-gives/article/Angela-Blanchard-head-of-Baker-Ripley-took-12374520.php|title=Angela Blanchard, head of Baker Ripley took charge when the county opened NRG to storm victims|publisher=Houston Chronicle|access-date=2021-06-25|date=2017-11-22}}</ref> Operation BBQ relief, many celebrities, and many other charitable organizations provided help to the victims of the storm.<ref name=SalvArmy>{{cite news | agency=News On 6 Tulsa | url=http://www.newson6.com/story/36268546/salvation-army-accepting-hurricane-harvey-relief-donations-in-tulsa | title=Salvation Army Accepting Hurricane Harvey Relief Donations In Tulsa | date=September 1, 2017 | access-date=September 1, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901201622/http://www.newson6.com/story/36268546/salvation-army-accepting-hurricane-harvey-relief-donations-in-tulsa | archive-date=September 1, 2017 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Equine>{{cite news| author=Janet Patton| newspaper=Lexington Herald Leader| url=http://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article170676992.html| title=Harvey equine relief tops $150,000; supply list available for donors| date=September 1, 2017| access-date=September 1, 2017| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901203305/http://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article170676992.html| archive-date=September 1, 2017| url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=PetsRescue>{{cite news | author=Perri Blumberg | publisher=Yahoo! News Southern Living | url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/animal-rescue-groups-texas-help-162437715.html | title=Animal Rescue Groups in Texas Need Your Help—Here's What You Can Do | date=August 30, 2017 | access-date=September 1, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901204054/https://www.yahoo.com/news/animal-rescue-groups-texas-help-162437715.html | archive-date=September 1, 2017 | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Anarchism|Anarchists]] (including [[Antifa (United States)|Antifa]]) also provided relief.<ref name="Anarchists & Antifa Relief">{{cite web |url=https://www.democracynow.org/2017/8/30/the_red_cross_wont_save_houston_texas |title=The Red Cross Won't Save Houston. Texas Residents Are Launching Community Relief Efforts Instead |date=2017-08-30 |website=Democracy Now! |access-date=2017-09-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902233444/https://www.democracynow.org/2017/8/30/the_red_cross_wont_save_houston_texas |archive-date=September 2, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>{{better source needed|date= August 2018|reason=Source consists of an interview, fact-checking not apparent}}<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.salon.com/2017/09/07/antifa-and-leftists-organize-mutual-aid-and-rescue-networks-in-houston_partner/ |title= Antifa and leftists organize mutual aid and rescue networks in Houston |first1= Candice |last1= Bernd |date= September 7, 2017 |work= [[Salon (website)|Salon]] |access-date= August 4, 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180830035038/https://www.salon.com/2017/09/07/antifa-and-leftists-organize-mutual-aid-and-rescue-networks-in-houston_partner/ |archive-date= August 30, 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref> Business aviation played a part in the rescue efforts, providing support during the storm as well as relief flights bringing in suppliers in the immediate aftermath.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2017/09/08/after-harvey-as-irma-bears-down-on-florida-heres-how-business-aviation-plays-a-critical-role/#b35b08c57b1a|title=After Harvey, As Irma Bears Down On Florida, Here's How Business Aviation Plays A Critical Role|first=Doug|last=Gollan|access-date=September 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910043407/https://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2017/09/08/after-harvey-as-irma-bears-down-on-florida-heres-how-business-aviation-plays-a-critical-role/#b35b08c57b1a|archive-date=September 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Volunteers from [[amateur radio]]'s emergency service wing, the [[Amateur Radio Emergency Service]], provided communications in [[American Red Cross]] shelters in South Texas.<ref name=ARRLSupt>{{cite news | publisher=ARRL | url=http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-volunteers-assisting-where-needed-in-hurricane-response | title=Amateur Radio Volunteers Assisting Where Needed in Hurricane Response | date=August 30, 2017 | access-date=September 1, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901202142/http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-volunteers-assisting-where-needed-in-hurricane-response | archive-date=September 1, 2017 | url-status=live }}</ref> Many corporations also contributed to relief efforts. Operation BBQ relief had the help from several local individuals and businesses kick off the support of providing meals for volunteers and victims. Smokers, pallets of wood, and another company came up with the pounds of pork to kick off the support effort.<ref name=SmokdMeat>{{cite news| author=Greg Morago| work=Houston Chronicle| url=http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/bbq/article/Operation-BBQ-Relief-pulls-into-Houston-to-12162038.php| title=Operation BBQ Relief pulls into Houston to comfort, nourish with smoked meat| date=August 30, 2017| access-date=September 1, 2017| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901200636/http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/bbq/article/Operation-BBQ-Relief-pulls-into-Houston-to-12162038.php| archive-date=September 1, 2017| url-status=live}}</ref> Operation BBQ relief vendors volunteering for the Houston flood relief estimates that they will serve at least 450,000 meals.<ref name=BBQRelief>{{cite news| author=Kevin Kilbane| newspaper=Fort Wayne News Sentinel| url=http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/fort_wayne_residents_pitching_in_to_help_hurricane_harvey_victims_20170901&profile=1179| title=Fort Wayne residents pitching in to help Hurricane Harvey victims| date=September 1, 2017| access-date=January 18, 2020| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904225821/http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/fort_wayne_residents_pitching_in_to_help_hurricane_harvey_victims_20170901%26profile%3D1179| archive-date=September 4, 2017| url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 27, 2017, it was estimated that Operation BBQ relief will be expecting 25,000 to 30,000 meals a day.<ref name=Ready2Help>{{cite news| author=Mike Lacy| publisher=WLOX ABC News| url=http://www.wlox.com/story/36228379/operation-bbq-relief-ready-and-waiting-to-help-flood-victims| title=Operation BBQ Relief ready and waiting to help flood victims| date=August 27, 2017| access-date=September 1, 2017| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902010049/http://www.wlox.com/story/36228379/operation-bbq-relief-ready-and-waiting-to-help-flood-victims| archive-date=September 2, 2017| url-status=live}}</ref> On August 27, 2017, [[KSL-TV]], [[KSL (radio)|KSL Newsradio]], [[KSFI|FM100.3]], and [[KRSP-FM|103.5 The Arrow]] created a fundraiser to help Texas residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Because of an anonymous donor willing to match $2 for every $1 raised up to a total of $100,000, [[Peter Huntsman]] also agreed to match donations up to $100,000. The combined total of $200,000 was met by August 31, 2017. Following this, their new goal was $1 million.<ref name=KSLFundzr>{{cite news| agency=KSL News| url=https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45597655&nid=148| title=KSL Hope for Houston: Help us raise $1M to help with Harvey recovery| date=2017-08-31| access-date=September 1, 2017| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902015311/https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45597655&nid=148| archive-date=September 2, 2017| url-status=live}}</ref> ===Foreign government response=== [[Singapore]] dispatched [[Boeing CH-47 Chinook]] helicopters from the [[Republic of Singapore Air Force]] to areas affected by the hurricane for humanitarian operations, working alongside the Texas National Guard.<ref name="CNA">{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/rsaf-chinooks-arrive-to-assist-in-hurricane-harvey-disaster-9172930|title=RSAF Chinooks arrive to assist in Hurricane Harvey disaster relief|access-date=September 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902094325/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/rsaf-chinooks-arrive-to-assist-in-hurricane-harvey-disaster-9172930|archive-date=September 2, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Israel]] pledged $1 million in relief funds for restoration of non-state run communal infrastructure.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sarah Levi|newspaper=The Jerusalem Post|date=September 4, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2017|title=In Wake of Harvey Devastation, Israel Pledges $1M. to Houston's Jewish Community|url=http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/In-rare-move-Israel-pledges-1m-in-aid-to-Houston-Jewish-communities-504190|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904172359/http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/In-rare-move-Israel-pledges-1m-in-aid-to-Houston-Jewish-communities-504190|archive-date=September 4, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico sent volunteers from the [[Mexican Red Cross]], firemen from [[Coahuila]], and rescue teams from [[Guanajuato]] to Houston to assist in relief.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Corchado|first1=Alfredo|title=Abbott says Texas will accept Mexican offer of Hurricane Harvey relief|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/weather/2017/08/29/mexico-awaits-abbotts-response-offer-hurricane-harvey-relief|access-date=September 8, 2017|work=Dallas News|date=August 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910073156/https://www.dallasnews.com/news/weather/2017/08/29/mexico-awaits-abbotts-response-offer-hurricane-harvey-relief|archive-date=September 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico later rescinded their commitment for aid after Hurricane Katia made landfall on Mexico's Gulf Coast, on September 9, 2017.<ref name="rescinds aid">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsweek.com/mexico-reverses-texas-aid-hurricane-harvey-katia-663041|title=Mexico says it will not be possible to help Texas with recovery efforts|date=2017-09-11|work=Newsweek|access-date=2017-09-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919053847/http://www.newsweek.com/mexico-reverses-texas-aid-hurricane-harvey-katia-663041|archive-date=September 19, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Venezuela]] offered $5 million through the state-owned [[Citgo|Citgo Petroleum]], which operates a refinery in Corpus Christi.<ref>{{cite news|author=Amanda Erickson|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=August 30, 2017|access-date=September 9, 2017|title=America sanctioned Venezuela. Then it offered $5 million in aid to Harvey victims.|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/08/30/venezuela-enemy-of-the-u-s-offered-5-million-in-aid-to-harvey-victims/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910054247/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/08/30/venezuela-enemy-of-the-u-s-offered-5-million-in-aid-to-harvey-victims/|archive-date=September 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Health and environmental hazards in flood waters=== Houston officials stated that the Houston drinking water and sewer systems were intact; however, "hundreds of thousands of people across the 38 Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey use private wells, according to an estimate by [[Louisiana State University]] researchers, and those people must fend for themselves."<ref name="TabuchiKaplan">[[Hiroko Tabuchi]] & Sheila Kaplan, [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/31/us/houston-contaminated-floodwaters.html?mcubz=3 A Sea of Health and Environmental Hazards in Houston's Floodwaters] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903081330/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/31/us/houston-contaminated-floodwaters.html?mcubz=3 |date=September 3, 2017 }},|work=[[The New York Times]] (August 31, 2017).</ref> Additionally, [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]], which includes Houston, contains a large number of [[Superfund]]-designed [[brownfield]] sites that contain a wide variety of toxins and carcinogens.<ref name="TabuchiKaplan"/> Two Superfund sites in Corpus Christi were flooded.<ref name="TabuchiKaplan"/> ===Baby boom=== In the months after the hurricane struck, some hospitals in Texas saw a spike in birth rates, with a 17% increase in birth rates being reported at Corpus Christi Medical Center.<ref>{{cite news|author=Danielle Garrand|newspaper=CBS News|date=May 29, 2018|access-date=May 31, 2018|title=Hurricane Harvey babies: Some hospitals see spike in births months after the storm|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-harvey-babies-some-hospitals-see-spike-in-births-months-after-the-storm/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180601141534/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-harvey-babies-some-hospitals-see-spike-in-births-months-after-the-storm/|archive-date=June 1, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> A similar, larger [[baby boom]] also occurred after [[Hurricane Sandy]] in [[2012 Atlantic hurricane season|2012]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.app.com/article/20130722/NJNEWS/307220079/Oh-baby-Sandy-baby-boom-due-Shore-month?nclick_check=1|title=Oh, baby! 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