Welcome to a short, extra late Hurricane/flooding update, since I was busy much of the day working on this giant post about my library on my non-political blog.
The death toll from Harvey is now up to 38.
Some links:
Beaumont had their water supply knocked out by the flood.
Waters begin to recede in Port Arthur, but tons of homes and businesses are still flooded.
The BBC offers up a rainfall total map for Harvey. 40+ inches over five days is pretty hard to plan for…
Vice President Mike Pence and Governor Greg Abbott visit Rockport.
President Donald Trump has pledged $1 million of his own money for Hurricane relief.
Direct FEMA Assistance website.
Salvation Army disaster recovery.
JJ Watt has raised $10 million for flood relief so far, including $1 million from Wal-Mart. Update: over $12 million now, and headed for a new $15 million goal.
Charlie Hebdo brings the dumbeth. My reply:
Tags: Charlie Hebdo, Donald Trump, Greg Abbott, Houston, Hurricane, Hurricane Harvey, JJ Watt, Mike Pence, Port Arthur, Republicans, Rockport, Texas, weather
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