#huricaneharvey: Homes surrounded by floodwaters from tropical storm #harvey in #Houston, Texas


photo credit: David J. Philip @AP images

We pray for those affected by hurricane Harvey and honor all of the brave heroes and first responders.

#repost @times - "Houston Police SWAT officer Daryl Hudeck carries Catherine Pham and her 13-month-old son Aiden after rescuing them from their home surrounded by floodwaters from tropical storm Harvey in Houston, Texas, USA."


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