The Houston Texans are lending a serving to hand after current flooding within the state of Texas. Houston is giving $500,000 to assist in reduction efforts, per ESPN.
“We’re heartbroken by the loss and injury which can be neighbors within the Texas Hill Nation have endured,” Texans homeowners Janice, Hannah and Cal McNair mentioned partly in a press release.
Greater than 20 individuals have died as a result of flash floods that occurred within the state in current days. There are various extra individuals nonetheless unaccounted for, together with youngsters.
“We’re particularly devastated to listen to concerning the youngsters who’re lacking and we’re praying they’re reunited with their households quickly. Our hearts will stay with everybody affected and along with our donation, we are going to proceed to help the search, rescue and restoration efforts within the coming weeks,” the homeowners added.
Texas Hill Nation is an space within the southern and central a part of that state. The governor of Texas issued a catastrophe declaration following the floods.
The Texans will be a part of metropolis to assist in reduction efforts
The Texans are anticipated to proceed coordinating with emergency response groups within the coming days. That is because of the great amount of destruction the flooding has accomplished to the hill nation space. Houston’s firefighters and first responders are closely concerned in rescue efforts, per KPRC Information.
The floods have occurred simply days earlier than the beginning of Texans coaching camp. Coaching camp begins in mid-July for the group, as properly for the NFL’s different franchises.
The Houston space is well-versed in how dangerous flooding could be. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey despatched hurricane pressure winds and powerful rain via the world, inflicting injury. Many Texans gamers together with J.J. Watt stood as much as assist the town.
“Devastated studying about these flash floods in Texas. Please carry these ladies residence safely,” Watt mentioned on X, previously Twitter, on Friday following these current rains.
Throughout the 2024 season, the Texans made the playoffs earlier than dropping to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.