'It is THIS unity that the world needs to see'

“Well, the water won out. We finally had to evacuate after it got up 6 inches in our house. Lots of locals were running boats in, so my wife and son left in one and I left later in another. We have a place to stay, so we are all OK. And we’re thankful for the help of so many who are working tirelessly to make sure people are safe. I'm just on the receiving end this time.

“So many of my Baytown friends (who I choose to call family) are going through the same displacement and unknown future as a result of this devastating and historic flooding event. We WILL get through this. It has been proven by the efforts of complete strangers, many of whom are facing the same devastation, that Baytown is strong and will survive this just as it has survived catastrophic weather events before.

“I am thankful for all the efforts of those who have helped and continue to help in any way possible. We are a strong community of people who understand that a community is not just buildings and homes. It is the people who come together in times of need. With all the divisiveness displayed on mainstream and social media recently, it is humbling and refreshing to show the world what 99.99% of Americans are really like. Just hard-working folks who care about people and making sure they are doing what they can to keep others safe. It is THIS unity that the world needs to see.”

— John Selensky

Hurricane Harvey is having a major impact on the lives of people in Baytown and surrounding communities. If you would like to share your thoughts on this historic weather event, send us a message on our Facebook or Instagram pages or email baytownproject@gmail.com.