The devastation is real, and Harvey keeps on coming

When we headed to the grocery store early in the morning last Thursday, I thought we might be late to the Hurricane Harvey preparation party. Instead, I was mildly surprised to see fully stocked shelves and moderately filled aisles of shoppers.

Of course, it didn’t take long for everyone to respond to the reality of the situation. In short order, supplies were hard to find and families were getting ready to hunker down.

As Harvey continues to make his way through Texas and into Louisiana, all is fine at The Baytown Project headquarters. Besides a few drips in the attic and occasional pooling water near the front door, we have nothing to complain about.

The same can’t be said for many of our neighbors and friends in Baytown, Houston and surrounding communities. The devastation is real. And Harvey keeps on coming.

During this time of fear, uncertainty and sadness, I would like to use The Baytown Project to share your stories related to this historic storm and its many impacts.

It could be what you and your family (humans and pets) are going through. Good deeds you have witnessed or performed. Or other thoughts or experiences on what we all are dealing with in Baytown and beyond.

If you would like to share and are in a situation where you can do so, please send your brief story/information along with at least one clear photo via the message feature on The Baytown Project’s Facebook or Instagram pages, or email baytownproject@gmail.com.

Thank you, and good luck to you and your families during this challenging time.

David Berkowitz
Manager, The Baytown Project