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The devastation brought by Hurricane Harvey is hard to fathom, but perhaps the most heart-wrenching aspect is the impact on children. These young lives, witnessing their homes submerged and their communities transformed into disaster zones, will carry the scars of this calamity for years. The following photographs poignantly illustrate what it’s like to be a child amid the chaos of one of the most severe storms to strike the United States in over a decade.
Images of Resilience
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“A young boy is assisted off a rescue truck after his family was forced to evacuate their home, which was overwhelmed by floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey on August 28, 2017, in Houston, Texas. The storm made landfall north of Corpus Christi and is anticipated to unleash up to 40 inches of rain across Texas in the coming days.”
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“A father joyfully reunites with his children who were evacuated from the Clodine district following significant flooding in Houston on August 29, 2017. Officials reported that floodwaters breached a levee south of Houston, prompting urgent evacuation orders.”
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“Rescue workers assist a man and children trapped by the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey on August 28, 2017, in Houston, Texas.”
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“Mike Johnson, 37, prepares his boat with his daughters onboard, gearing up to rescue a friend and her four kids from the relentless rains of Hurricane Harvey on August 28, 2017, near Hamshire, Texas. What was supposed to be the first day of school turned into a rescue mission as the family navigated flooded Texas highways. ‘It’s just like taking a trip down the river,’ remarked Sarah Johnson, 34, as they ferried Carol Smith and her four children to safety.”
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“Children are evacuated in a boat as they flee their home due to the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey on August 28, 2017, in Houston, Texas.”
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“Dean Parker holds children while he and Jason Lewis employ an airboat to rescue individuals stranded in homes inundated by Hurricane Harvey on August 28, 2017, in Houston, Texas.”
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“Kids find solace in play as they splash about in a flooded street following Hurricane Harvey’s passage on August 26, 2017, in Galveston, Texas.”
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“A man helps children wade across a flooded road as they evacuate their home after flash flooding from Hurricane Harvey on August 27, 2017, in Houston, Texas.”
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“Mario and his son Wilson escape their submerged home due to the severe flooding from Hurricane Harvey on August 27, 2017, in Houston, Texas.”
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“A man carries a child through the floodwaters on Telephone Rd. in Houston on August 27, 2017, as the city grapples with the aftermath of tropical storm Harvey and its resulting floods.”
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“A boy navigates a flooded street with a bodyboard as the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey is evident on August 26, 2017, in Galveston, Texas. The storm left widespread destruction, displacing thousands and severing power lines.”
How to Help
For those looking to assist families affected by Hurricane Harvey, you can find helpful resources linked throughout this post. If you’re interested in starting a family, check out our guide on home insemination kits at Make a Mom. Additionally, for insights on employer coverage for insemination procedures, visit Intracervical Insemination. For further information on pregnancy and home insemination, Cleveland Clinic’s podcast is an excellent resource.
In summary, the heartbreaking images from Hurricane Harvey reveal the resilience and vulnerability of children amid disaster. As communities rebuild, the impact on these young lives will resonate for years to come.