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<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>The people of Houston are dealing with unprecedented flooding and destruction in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The UMHS Endeavour spoke to a UMHS professor from Houston, Julie Graves, M.D., MPH, PhD, FAAFP, about the catastrophe and where people can donate to help folks in Houston—the fourth-largest city in America—rebuild their lives. The storm has killed at least 20 people and more than 13,000 have been evacuated from the Houston area, according to media reports.</p>
<p>The Endeavour also looks at how the medical community has been affected by this disaster.</p>
<p>We reached out to Dr. Graves via email.</p>
<p>&#8220;Until May, I was the Regional Medical Director for the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Houston area<span class="_Tgc">—</span>that 7 million population area that is being devastated by Hurricane Harvey,&#8221; Dr. Graves said. &#8220;I&#8217;m so sad for the people of southeast Texas, and so proud of the amazing public health workers and emergency personnel/first responders who are working day and night while their own homes are under water &#8211; it&#8217;s unimaginable.&#8221;</p>
<p>Dr. Graves will be returning to St. Kitts slightly late so she can help with the huge relief efforts in Houston. The Endeavour will post an interview with Dr. Graves about the situation in Houston soon.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_9157" style="width: 512px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Hurricane-Harvey-Wikimedia-Copernicus-satellite-European-Space-Agency.jpg"><img class="wp-image-9157 size-full" src="https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Hurricane-Harvey-Wikimedia-Copernicus-satellite-European-Space-Agency.jpg" alt="Hurricane Harvey-Wikimedia-Copernicus satellite-European Space Agency" width="512" height="466" srcset="https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Hurricane-Harvey-Wikimedia-Copernicus-satellite-European-Space-Agency.jpg 512w, https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Hurricane-Harvey-Wikimedia-Copernicus-satellite-European-Space-Agency-300x273.jpg 300w, https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Hurricane-Harvey-Wikimedia-Copernicus-satellite-European-Space-Agency-370x337.jpg 370w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">HURRICANE HARVEY WREAKS HAVOC: Hurricane Harvey as seen from the Copernicus satellite in space. The storm has caused catastrophic damage in Texas. Image: European Space Center/Wikimedia Commons</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong>Where to Donate<br />
</strong></p>
<p>Dr. Graves sent the Endeavour a list of organizations helping Harvey victims.<br />
<a href="https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/"><strong>Greater Houston Community Foundation Hurricane Harvey Fund</strong></a>: &#8220;This will send resources directly to the people in the Houston area who have lost so much in this storm.&#8221;</p>
<p>Also:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nvoad.org/"><strong>Voluntary Organizations in Disasters</strong></a> &#8220;who get vetted volunteers into disaster areas to provide person-to-person help.&#8221;<br />
<a href="https://www.vfw.org/news-and-publications/press-room/archives/2017/8/vfw-offers-hurricane-harvey-support"><strong>Veterans of Foreign Wars Hurricane Harvey Fund</strong></a> &#8220;for the many heroes who live in southeast Texas.&#8221;<br />
<a href="https://www.hawc.org/"><strong>Houston Area Women&#8217;s Center </strong></a>&#8220;The domestic violence shelter has been hit hard by the storm, as have so many women who are at risk for or experiencing domestic violence.&#8221;<br />
<a href="http://www.homelesshouston.org/"><strong>Houston Coalition for the Homeless</strong></a> which &#8220;serves such a vulnerable population every day.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Other Places to Donate Money &amp; Blood</strong></p>
<p>A number of other reputable nonprofit organizations are accepting donations to help Hurricane Harvey Victims. Everyone in affected areas of Texas needs help. <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/bracing-harveys-return-worry-renews-worst-come-071059619.html">The Associated Press</a> reported that more than 17,000 people have sought refuge in shelters. Adding insult to injury, many homes in the Houston area do not have flood insurance, and flood waters have caused most of the damage in the area, numerous outlets reported.</p>
<p>One may do research on any charitable organization before donating. There are numerous &#8220;charity checking&#8221; websites like<a href="https://www.charitywatch.org/home"> Charity Watch </a>and <a href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/">Charity Navigator </a>.  These sites verify nonprofits by the services they provide and how they use donated funds. Note: Many charities and funds for Hurricane Harvey have not been rated yet.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.redcross.org/hp/harvey2">American Red Cross website</a> is accepting donations and also lists local places where people can donate blood. Water evacuations are ongoing, the Red Cross site said, as the Houston area has been suffering from more rain and levees breaking.</p>
<p>Other organizations accepting donations include <a href="http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/">The Salvation Army</a>, <a href="https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9534757/k.CB79/Hurricane_Harvey_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp">Save the Children</a>,  <a href="http://www.hearttoheart.org/">Heart to Heart</a>,  and <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-harvey/">Samaritan’s Purse</a>.  Other groups include <a href="https://www.dallasfoundation.org/">The Dallas Foundation,</a> an organization that connects donors to nonprofits helping hurricane victims.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/about-the-texas-diaper-bank/">Texas Diaper Bank</a> sends disaster relief kits to people affected by Harvey, while <a href="https://teamrubiconusa.org/">Team Rubicon </a>offers emergency response from military veterans and first responders.</p>
<p>Many Harvey relief funds can be found on <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/hurricaneharvey">Go Fund Me</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Medical Response to Harvey</strong></p>
<p>Serving the medical needs of Houston has been difficult with ambulances having to travel through flooded streets, rescue helicopters being grounded because of high winds, and some hospitals have been without power, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/us/hurricane-harvey-houston-hospitals-rescue.html">New York Times.</a> As many as 15 hospitals and nursing homes had to be evacuated, the newspaper said, and those in the Houston area that remain open face such issues as staff having trouble getting to work.</p>
<p>Other parts of Texas affected by Harvey have had hospitals relying on backup generators.</p>
<p>President Donald Trump flew to Texas on August 29, 2017 and praised efforts of local on-the-ground officials.</p>
<p>The UMHS Endeavour will continue to update with developments in this catastrophe.</p>
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