The Houston Texans announced Monday that they are donating $1 million to the United Way of Greater Houston Flood Relief Fund. The NFL foundation is matching that donation.
The NFL foundation is matching the Texans' donation to United Way
— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) August 28, 2017
Head coach Bill O’Brien also announced that the team is dedicating the season “to the people of Houston” who have been devastated by catastrophic flooding due to Hurricane Harvey.
O'Brien: "We are going to dedicate this season to the people of Houston."
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 28, 2017
Texans superstar J.J. Watt helped raise over $500,000 on Sunday after he sent out a heartfelt video message to his social media followers, urging people to give.
Much like we saw with the New Orleans Saints in the wake of Hurricane Katrina back in 2005, the Texans are hoping to be an inspirational force for their community.
The state of Texas is in a state of crisis as Harvey continues to dump torrential rain, and the city of Houston has been particularly hit hard.
This event is unprecedented & all impacts are unknown & beyond anything experienced. Follow orders from officials to ensure safety. #Harvey pic.twitter.com/IjpWLey1h8
— National Weather Service (@NWS) August 27, 2017
The images that have hit news sites and social media show a level of flooding that seems almost biblical in proportion.
Daylight reveals the extent of flooding in Houston #hurricane #harvey #Houston buffalobayoupark #flood #flooding #… https://t.co/YCyGkAJg6M pic.twitter.com/wAYU7zZz7G
— DoubleHorn Photo (@DoubleHornPhoto) August 27, 2017
The community will be recovering from this natural disaster for years.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who’s still stranded, to everyone who is displaced and especially to the families and friends of people who were tragically taken during the storm. We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the people who have thrown themselves into rescue efforts and saved countless lives.