Hurricane Harvey Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! ===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 2017β18 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 β and checkbooks β 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> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Christianpedia:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window) Discuss this page