Hurricane Harvey's onslaught continues
Hurricane Harvey is already one of the great natural disasters in American history, and the damage continues. The death toll from the storm has risen to 30, and many authorities fear that figure will rise.
Much of southeast Texas continues to struggle against floodwaters, and the hardware and building supply industry has a long, wet road ahead of it. The story of the hurricane damage is playing out in photographs on Twitter. Here are some highlights:
The death toll from Harvey has grown to at least 37 people and is expected to increase, per @WesleyLowery https://t.co/R27NgqnyK5
— Mark Berman (@markberman) August 30, 2017
US69 between Beaumont & Lumberton is still closed and the water is rising. PLEASE STAY HOME #Harvey pic.twitter.com/lkHYlJUlRr
— TxDOT-Beaumont (@TxDOTBeaumont) August 30, 2017
Hardware and building supply dealers are doing their part by opening their doors for business, and providing the tools of recovery.
The sun broke through the clouds at our Victoria store this morning. Lots of rebuilding ahead but good to see the sun. #HarveyFlood #McCoys pic.twitter.com/ttAOA2h1E2
— McCoysBuildingSupply (@BornToBuild) August 29, 2017
.@GrooganFox26 We're open, too! Houstonians helping #Houston. #Harvey #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/i3pUFRLxXS
— Bering's (@BeringsHardware) August 30, 2017
The storm has brought tragedy. And it also has shown the good in the hearts of many Americans who want to help.
This is Houston. Wanna know what this line is for? Food? Water? Housing? Nope. These people are waiting in line TO VOLUNTEER. #Harvey pic.twitter.com/UxGnqSNOQN
— Michael Berry (@MichaelBerrySho) August 30, 2017
Many companies are providing donations to relief funds, and providing other forms of support.
Shoutout to @Lowes for providing tons of supplies and goods here at the volunteer center in Houston during #HarveyFlood pic.twitter.com/IKJN9cySXS
— Carlos Saldana (@Carlos_Saldana) August 28, 2017