Year Event Happened
2017
2500
Total Impact
300
Volunteers
Hurricane Harvey
In August of 2017, the category 4 Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and Louisiana. The storm’s high winds and heavy rainfall caused billions of dollars of damage.
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![30 Aug 17 21 disaster recovery](https://humanityfirstusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/30-Aug-17-21-disaster-recovery.jpg)
Our Impact
As always, Humanity First USA assisted survivors in a variety of ways. HF provided 600 meals, and distributed over $15,000 worth of emergency supplies. 25 boat rescues helped save those stranded from flooding, and 95 households received cleanup assistance. Families also received help filling out FEMA assistance forms.