Houston’s ZZ Top Releases Statement , Officer Saves American Flag From Harvey
Hurricane Harvey’s battering of Houston this week has, of course, not escaped the attention of ZZ Top, which formed in the city and still calls it home.
Though the group is currently on tour, it released a A statement from ZZ Top regarding the Texas floods. pic.twitter.com/DdkwNFNFRs
The trio has not yet announced any plans to assist with aid efforts for storm and flood victims, however.
In other Hurrican Harvey news the burdens faced by first responders in the area is tremendous. First responders have been performing countless heroic acts, including the ones listed below.
The Houston Fire Department has received at least 5500 calls for help over the last 24 hours, and over one hundred more individuals are still in need of assistance.
Houston FD has received more than 5,500 calls in last 24 hours. "The demand for service is going to increase." https://t.co/c2ciW572T2
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 28, 2017
Amidst the devastation, there have been several acts of heroism, such as a SWAT member carrying a woman and her infant to safety and a police officer rescuing an American Flag.
https://twitter.com/RyanFSloane/status/901913502503378944
In a Facebook post published on the Aransas Police Department page, Officer Jack McCarty rescued the flag before it was blown away.
While rescue efforts continue, the people of Texas need our help. If you can donate, please do so by clicking here.