Neighbors help neighbors in Houston
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2017
- Volunteers are playing a major role in helping Houston residents to safety in the wake of devastating floods. David Begnaud joins CBSN with more on their kindness.
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With all the stupidity we all saw the last couple weeks, it sure is nice to see people caring about each other and helping instead of hurting!
Agreed!!! Real heroes!!
so true
s kerr it's god telling us to wake up Noah warned us about the flood
Houston is a huge city. They asked for volunteers to help and people came. Texans don't need to wait for government. They can help each other too.
There are many people helping Texans, who are from other states.People everywhere come together to help one another out, that is human kindness and has nothing to do with being from texas. I have seen other states and people from all across the United States and the world come together when help is needed. Good to see texans do so but texans are not special.
MegF than having Texas as part of the union truly is meaningless.... it's good that Texans aren't waiting, it's the same state that wants to secede because guns and oppressive symbols mean more to them than school and rescue funding... now the cleanup falls on the US citizens tax dollars all the way up to the northeast, ironic. I think this would be a great moment to grant that secession don't you?
Your right. But it does help if they are from Texas :)
Government is providing most of the help.
MegF po
I am in Houston now and I am seeing first hand what is going on here and I can honestly say that there are no supremacists or racist in Houston this week. It has been amazing. People helping people regardless of color, religion, or nationality. Awesome.
David Barron gives me hope 🙌🏼
HEROES! EVERYWHERE!
Ender Skies
Wtf?
Ender Skies idk what you mean m8 but there are heroes of all ethnicities, races, and backgrounds here in Houston rn!
Ender Skies ?
Ender Skies Love the sarcasm, whites will miss it because they genuinely see themselves as heroes.
When my relatives were hit by Katrina, the news called them "looters" in a report. They were carrying supplies to share with neighbors.
tiger. "Hey everybody, here's some plasma TVs to help you get through the flooding."
that's the way texas is... we take care of eachother
For some reason I get teared up and emotional when i see this. Why does it make me feel that way
Angel Mendoza because it's a terrible tragedy
Angel Mendoza
its only natural i get teared eye too :(
Because you have a good heart and compassion for people.
Why? Seriously why?
You clearly have a heart but well... I hope you aren't serious.
It's emotional because people are there helpless and not by choice but because they were told "It's OKAY to not evacuate" thus making them think it was okay and turns out it wasn't. It's touching because man those two guys that went down there JUST to help. I hope they get paid back tenfold for their lovely help and compassion.
Angel Mendoza...It is compassion. Compassion is humanities only hope. If more people had a heart like you obviously do, there wouldnt be so many bad things going on in the world.
Note to reporters: stop taking up room in rescue boats. Your coverage is less important than rescuing as many as possible.
They didn't know exactly where it would flood the most. Last time they evacuated the entire city, people died sitting on the highways trying to get out of Houston, cars ran out of gas while sitting in traffic and there was nowhere to go. Thousands were then stranded in areas that were already experiencing their own problems. There was just not enough time this go around. So far we have had only 3 deaths in Houston (only one of which has been confirmed to be directly from weather), when they evacuated 10+ people died from heat, carbon monoxide poisoning from sitting in their cars too long while running, and dehydration just trying to get out of the city.
I was there and it was aweful evacuating Houston.
Egg Zausted that's why people should drive Priuses not trucks
Winning ThePooh you are an idiot. I was caught in it because I was in a 500 year flood plain that didn't get any water even in ike. The first rains hit 36 hours before they were supposed to and we got 12 inches between midnight and 1:30. You can't just drive away in that. Then the pumps stopped working and we ended up with 2 feet of water in the house. Anyone who points fingers at this point doesn't have a clue and maybe if YOU go through unexpected disaster someday you'll understand better. Till then SHUT UP.
God trying to yell you some!!!
God is trying tell your we all need to come together
This is amazing. I'm so glad that everyone is helping each other out. When our street flooded, my brother and my parents took our kayaks out and tried helping anyone they could. My mom is an RN and had extra medical supplies, so they packed it up in one of they kayaks and paddled around our neighborhood, and checked in with anyone who had stayed behind. It's good to know that the community is reaching out to help others in need. 😊
Humanitarians. People who care about others in need without race, religion, or political affiliation. All we really have is each other. Thank all of you coming to help.
I'm a native Houstonian. We ALWAYS help each other. It's just how it's always been. I live now in Pittsburgh, but all my family and friends are in Houston and surrounding areas. Please pray for the people, pets and livestock of the Texas Gulf Coast. Thank you.
I'm living in a Houston suburb. I've not slept through the night for days because of tornado and flood warnings. The local news did warn us that this storm would produce "catastrophic" and "Biblical" amounts of rain. How do you evacuate over 4 million people? Where would we go for a week? We've been living this since last Thursday/Friday. And it's not over. I just got another flash flood alert. We (our family) got a lot of food and water. We keep hurricane supplies on hand-candles and flashlights. If it got bad, we planned to leave in a camper, but we are surrounded by flooded streets now. We are lucky. Our homes are not flooded, but we were warned. It just isn't possible to evacuate one of the largest cities in this country.
Everyone has an opinion, and they assume evacuating is the best idea (which isn't). If they haven't lived through a hurricane or tropical storm, they just don't understand. I'm in NW Houston, it floods during hurricanes and tropical storms, and usually we just lift everything up as high as possible and wait it out. The water rarely comes inside our house, and sometimes our fence gets knocked down. That's not a reason to evacuate though. Houston usually averages about 50 inches of rain, and this storm has given us about 30+ inches of rain in 48 hours. No major city could have prepared for that amount of rain. Evacuating millions of people puts people into survival mode and turns them into savages. Also, people always need a scapegoat to make them selves feel better, and those watching from TV feel evacuating is as easy as packing a few items and water for a camping trip and driving away. It's not. I'd rather stay, ride it out if I can, and like a Houstonian and Texan help my neighbor if possible. Stay safe Tammy C.
i hope this is an eye opener for many americans…safety is a responsibility, it is not a right…liberty, justice, and peace are rights...
This is what I love about my home.. doesn't matter what color skin, sex ,or religion you are.. we houstonians help with every bit we got... thank you houston we don't wait on the government we take matters into our own hands thank houston .. you will forever be my home ❤😍😘
Praying for those affected. God bless those helping, both volunteers and neighbors.
This is why I'm proud to live in Texas and even more proud to be an American. Texas has always been a 'United across the distance' state, cause no matter what part of the state your from, no matter what beliefs you hold, A Texan always looks out for another Texan. I know that those people, who have lived here, or been born here, that they might have lost something precious these last few days, whether it be their own home, or maybe a family pet, or maybe someone they loved getting swept in the tide, but no matter what happens those Texans will push forward and persevere, because they know that you can build yourself up after you've fallen down. They will be their for their kids and their grandchildren, helping to rebuild those cities that have been stuck down. And hopefully, the Texas people will come out stronger and braver and more compassionate after this. That they know that no matter what, someone wants to save them in their time of need. That they aren't alone in this crisis. Best wishes to all the families down there. Those who have lost loved ones and precious homes, I salute you, for being brave and strong people and despite your loses, still climbing the latter and rebuilding yourself bit by bit. Thank you for your time.
People are wonderful.
God Bless these rescuers & the people being saved !!! I CAN'T BELIEVE the Mayor told them to NOT evacuate !!!
I'm in the storm just on the outside of Houston and I must tell you this brings out the kindness in us we are Texans and we will get through this.
We always come to the rescue faster than professionals. I don't understand why we pay so much tax revenue when all we need is eachother THE PEOPLE !
This is so sad .......... sending prayers
I'm not surprised at all ppl help when they can especially in these kinda times
This a very sad situation to go through. We have unite to help each other get help from other people. Sometimes the government takes a while before they take action. May God bless all the people who are helping as many people as they can. In tragic situations there is no difference of who you are. Everyone goes through tough situations sometimes. This why its good to get along with your neighbor because you look out for one another in the good times and the bad times.
this is how all america should be help each other out no matter what.instead of fighting each other an riots.
So thankful to see everyone working together. Amazing.
video made me tear up. I'm so happy to see the humanity from civilians
Love and Prayers for those in Houston from SoCal
Great job David. U keep ppl engaged and concerned
So sad. Sending prayers.
I can't stand when people say "why didn't the government tell me what to do" I can't stand it. There's a hurricane coming!!! You can see where you live on the map and the hurricane, use your common sense geez Louise.
lynne kimball
Everyone saw it, tried to leave at the same time, and created a traffic jam.
The issue was it wasn't called a hurricane until it was almost too late to evacuate, they kept say "Oh it's only a tropical storm". At least for Houston. We were told, "It's mainly gonna hit Corpus Christi," They said nothing about it coming back to hit Houston till we were already flooding... they said "at most Houston is only going to get an arm of the storm" This down play by news is why so many of us who would usually evacuate didn't.
Bea Creates
Not sure what you were watching (or listening to), but here in the Midwest on cable news, they warned of huge floods and at least a Cat 3 hurricane well before landfall.
As someone who lives in Houston, they didn't say that it was going to hit Houston specifically, they kept sayin it was gonna hit mainly Corpus Christi which is why a large portion of us didn't evacuate the Houston area.
The mayer also on his twitter or the governor on twitter said "think twice before you leave your home" sorry if i missed some words
Why are these media types so stunned that average people are capable of picking up other people in boats? It's not earth shattering. It's not even heroic. It's just an example of the simple actions that normal decent people are capable of at any time.
Natural disasters always bring out the best of humanity which is solidarity.
It's go time people! Save your fellow man.
I want 2 pack my SUV up with water & head down there. I live here in Denver, Co. I want 2 help. When I was homeless a few years ago, I was in TX, I received so much help from people down there. I want 2 help u.
DARLENEIAM
Bye Felicia
Here is a website with opportunities to volunteer endorsed by FEMA: www.nvoad.org. You can also donate food and water to the Houston Food Bank: houstonfoodbank.org.
Mubeen Khan Thx:
Thank you for wanting to help. I hope those websites help you coordinate with rescue and relief efforts.
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I pray God that you're with these people. I pray you protect them. Protect all the animals & children & elderly, everyone is helpless & they need you.
I'm pretty sure God read youtube comments.
Vanessa Jimenez looks like he's cleaning up the earth a little bit
Ill protect u 😜😜😝😝❤❤
Maahir Nassar lmao
I pray to Allah that He is with these people. Protect those who would spread your message. Protect all of the livestock and the faithful.
My heart is with them!!!!
😢😢😢😢
Excellent reporter
They did not anticipate this kind of disaster. Brings back memories when we had typhoon ondoy in the phil. we've been there and i tell you, nobody expected such a massive volume of rain.
Prayers to the flood victims in SE Texas. We are praying for you here in NC.
God be with you all !
it seems to me that these people are very different from the people in New Orleans when Katrina hit...these people are helping themselves and not crying for the government to help them...I wonder why the difference
thank god people are learning, don't look to the government for everything, do things on your own...you are so correct John
Dude, Katrina was way more destructive and devastating than this. Harvey doesn't even compare..
not sure you are correct but even if you are, you get my point
it's because Katrina strengthen us all! We've all been through something similar to this before so we are prepared.
i think texan are more friendly as a tourist i mean most states that seems more country and more conservative seems to be more friendly and nicer as an outsider
Did the mayor even evacuate neighborhoods that were in the direct route of hurricane ?
They had evacuation in Houston for Hurricane Rita and was much worse. More people died trying to leave jamming the highways. There are millions in the city. People near landfall of hurricane were given voluntary evacuation ahead of time for storm surge reasons.
City has said that if you are not in danger to wait. Stay in your homes, even if water is there doesn't mean you are in literal danger. They are saving those in most need first, which is plenty of people.
Thank you for the response, I was asking because I have only seen short clips of the mayor.
mugenjin205
Mayor wanted the Democrats to have another tragedy to whine about. Refused all aid.
What a shame if thats true
Scowler That's a pretty partisan, simplistic and idiotic response.
THIS is when we see the best of humans.
this makes me cry 😢😢😢😢💔💔 here in California heart broken for Texas
Sad 2 see elders kids in water good bless all over this world.
Drug my boat down there Yesterday. Rescued some people and gave some other returning evacuated folks tours of their new houseboats. My boat is called the SS Climate Denier. Got a laugh from most.
Adventure Escape I dont think you have a boat. Your looking for praise on an empty lie. And the name of the boat. You should call it IM A BIG FAT LIAR. I just know 👍
God love 'ya!!!
Dear Houston. Did you not know it was coming a week ago? I'm so sorry for your travisty!
Neighbors help neighbors everywhere when there is a disaster.
David sounds like he's trying to get an Anchor position .. I bet he can tell a hellava camp fire story
I live states away and knew for days they should evacuate..... how did they not know?
Seeping Springs Farm they were in denial ?
People was joking about texting while this was going on, but idk....seems to be another way to keep in contact with others witch is a smart thing to do.
Nice I am also going to rescue people God bless America and texas
They didn't expect the hurricane to stall out on the coast and smash Houston. They expected it to hit Corpus and move on. This was a surprise to the authorities just as it was the citizens. However, someone always has to be blamed instead of everyone realizing it was a freak thing. Everyone wants to blame someone. So the authorities will be blamed even though they helped people get to safety every minute of ever hour since the storm hit.
No one can best ,david..
Why did they not tell us to evacuate??? Are you kidding me!
That reporter was really submerged in that flood no pun intended
Our family helped 3 other families and saved a couple of people because we have a 2 floor house
AMENNN...!!
David reminds me of Bruce Nolan in the movie Almighty Bruce ... and that's the way the cookie crumbles
The sad part is if this took place in California or Washington State no one would help each other for the most part . BTW I know this for a fact having spent time in California and lived in Washington State too many passive aggressive self absorbed people to help someone that needs help . In Washington State there is no sense of community in Seattle that for sure.
Empowerment of the citizens before a disaster is the only way to negate emergency management overwhelming.
Unite please help One another
Houston We Have a Problem
It's sad seeing the drama lately but this just shows that when there is a real problem, the people of the United States come together.
When I live in an area where I see a huge Hurricane on the weather radar... coming right for me, I do not need an official to tell me to leave!
What ever happened to the military that used to get called for help in emergencies or THE RED CROSS. So the state is BASICALLY UNPREPARED.
Wish I had a boat. I would head there from my state. No one can predict the rain. They aren't telepathic.
I'm from south Louisiana
PADRE SANTO TEN MISERICORDIA DE TU PUEBLO...... EN TUS MANOS ESTAMOS....A.ENNNNN
Row-row your boat gently down the stream,merrily...merrily....merrily...life is but a dream...
Texans helping Texans!! Cajon navy! The REAL America.
They're going to need a lot of pumps to get rid of all that water flooding Houston. They could also save some of the water to be put in buckets before Houston gets a serious heat wave again. Also to use it to put in the cars' engines to keep them from overheating.
WHERE MY TEXANS SQUAD AT!
i want to help too 😭😭😭
You don't wait for government, officers to tell you to get out, we have lived thru a lot of hurricanes to know better, just get "OUT" it's common sense
That's what Texans do.... They HELP!
I knew a hurricane was gonna come at the beginning of the school year, I was just hoping it would come at Florida like Hermine...
They say everything is bigger in Texas!
Are there anyone rescuing the animals that are left behind?
I'll go that one better.Americans don't cut & run,we pitch in & do what must be done.We are the government cuz We ARE THE PEOPLE.God Bless Texas, Louisiana,the Gulf,etc.& All the People.
Houston we have a problem....
Too soon? 😢
Every was thinking east Texas would see lot of people coming this way nothing to speak of.
Good
We be gettin our own storm in florida
We can see these coming days ahead of time, I think we need more government help moving these people before the storm hits. But of course we just let it flood with a bunch of stranded people and now have to pay more to save the people who could've been in a different state if we didn't just sit around and wait for it to hit.
This is why you need to depend on your self and not on government. Government can't get everyone it's up to American's to help themselves government allways let's us down
KEN SMITH Don't depend on them ever! That simple.
Heavenly father i hope those people be safe and could make it through the night
Keon Cooper No prob, I've got it. 👍🏻
TEXAS!!!!, stay strong
The one in the Hat on black with the phone that he shut his phone off he look like he's a good report and he reports everything to the teeth I like his style and I like the way he talks I give him 10 thumbs up 👀👍👈😀
if their is a storm coming or a hurrcain get out we should all be ready for emergency 911 taught us this have your documents ready and flash lights , and what ever you can use in case of an emegecy.
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Every trial is God giving us a chance to trust in Him- He can turn this hurricane around in a heartbeat. Don't loose faith!♥️thoughts and prayers with those effected
My house hasn't flooded yet I'm one of the lucky ones but if my house floods and we need to leave i have so many pets I can't take them all with me all of them are as high off the ground as i could get them
There are 6 million people in Houston, the gov't, coast guard, and the majority of the concentrated effort lies in the most dangerous areas where entire complexes are in danger of collapsing or people stuck in their cars. They have asked for anyone in the gulf that has a boat to come help because of the sheer population that did stay behind because the Mayor of Houston was too proud to tell his citizens that evacuation was mandatory. So there is help coming, but the city is so damn big, it is going to take time to get to everyone, this reporter is being very disrespectful to efforts that the coast guard, FEMA, and others are putting into this.
I know people with boats I would tell them to go but it would take forever to get three
Why isn't the National Guard there helping to rescue these people? I'm actually furious watching this and our government won't even send help!
The national guard can't even help themselves. Civilians are doing most of the work
May God bless those guys who went down there JUST to help.
Next time don't build a city on top of a bayou...
How have people become so helpless? Why cant they help themselves? Too much t.v. perhaps? Not enough laps around the ol' block? Unless your old and broken you have no excuse for not being able to survive two feet of water....
is FEMA aiding those in need?if not where can people donate water,food,diapers,whateever they need to?is there a fb page or where can one look to see what is best way to help.and im sure the houston animal rescue needs feeds for livestock,dogs that couldnt go with owners,they do a great job in these times of crisis and everyday they serve the animals theyve sworn to protect from harm.