2,000 Desperate Flood Victims Rescued as Harvey’s Rains Ravage Houston

Tropical Storm Harvey has Houston under siege as torrential rain ravages the area and forces thousands from their homes. Houston’s police chief says 2,000 people have been rescued so far from the flooding. With rescue operations underway, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered 1,000 more National Guard members to help. After more than 56,000 calls in

less than 24 hours, the 911 system is being overrun, many people saying they can’t get through. High water rescue teams in Houston have been working tirelessly to save stranded Texans.There have also been reports of good Samaritans using their own boats and pulling stranded drivers from the water. READ MORE