Harvey Update: American Spirit is Alive in Lone Star State
Mary Schaper
Posted September 5, 2017
The thoughts of the nation have been with Texas over the last week as the state grapples with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey. Aiding those in the path of the storm and subsequent flooding remains the top priority, and the efforts of Texans and volunteers from around the country show America at its best. As columnist Peggy Noonan wrote over the weekend, the American spirit is alive in the Lone Star State:
If you gave just a few minutes to the news, you saw it all—the generosity and courage, the sense of community, of people who really care about each other. You saw the pontoons and air mattresses and bass boats and rowboats and pool floats in which people were rescued. No one knows how many were saved or how many saved them. Every disaster at some point becomes a jumble, and people stopped counting. But surely tens of thousands were saved.
Celebrities, businesses and even the “Cajun Navy” have given graciously to aid those in need. And natural gas and oil companies have joined in as well. From boots on the ground clearing debris, to donation drives collecting much-needed supplies, to contributions to the Red Cross, here are some of the highlights of the companies in action:
A group of MRO employees & contractors from Oklahoma gathering supplies to send to those in need in Texas. Thanks! pic.twitter.com/NXssk4B3F5
— Marathon Oil (@MarathonOil) August 30, 2017
.@ConocoPhillips supports #HurricaneHarvey gulf coast relief efforts with $5M in donations. @RedCross @HouUnitedWay https://t.co/HvsnK0ygce
— ConocoPhillips (@conocophillips) August 30, 2017
This #LaborDay, we’re working hard to help out our #Houston neighbors and thank our #Harvey first responders #TexasStrong pic.twitter.com/1ltzsj8Vue
— BP America (@BP_America) September 4, 2017
Neighbors helping neighbors in Houston TX collecting food, water, the basics. #SpiritofHouston #RedCross @Enbridge pic.twitter.com/FqL30L0JQo
— Michael Barnes (@Michael_CBarnes) August 30, 2017
We’re here for you Texas. We’ve increased our #HarveyRelief contribution to $4 million. #ActionsSpeak https://t.co/IAHB7U2yDp pic.twitter.com/OIIkbLP2dd
— Phillips 66 (@Phillips66Co) September 5, 2017
West Virginia team members load up supplies and are heading to the Houston area to help their friends & colleagues in need. #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/xFLABrpZGS
— TransCanada (@TransCanada) September 3, 2017
Proud to stand with @Range_Resources @WEN_National @Chevron @exxonmobil @Phillips66Co + many others to help with #Harvey relief efforts https://t.co/pPSjGdO79Z
— Cabot Oil & Gas Corp (@CabotOG) August 31, 2017
Donations pouring in for Tx flood victims. Local agencies collecting until 8 tonite. Parking lot of @Range_Resources. #wpxi #HelpforHouston pic.twitter.com/4Nsco9GIuk
— Jason G (@wpxijg) August 30, 2017
BP has donated 100K gallons of fuel to support #Harvey first responders in #Houston. We're grateful for their work: https://t.co/HbbheCxtXy pic.twitter.com/DgsBaRfnU4
— BP America (@BP_America) September 2, 2017
Supplies arriving at the @DevonEnergy Energy office in Weatherford, including 3 pallets of bottled water. Keep the supplies coming! pic.twitter.com/seC5LYQWya
— Oklahoma Oil & Gas (@OKOGA) September 1, 2017
Here's what local and national businesses have offered assistance to those affected by Harvey: https://t.co/XRm9Vyw030
— HOUBizJournal (@HOUBizJournal) August 28, 2017
About The Author
Mary Schaper is a Digital Communications Manager for the American Petroleum Institute. She previously worked on Capitol Hill for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee as Digital Director and for Senator Lisa Murkowski. Before coming to D.C., she spearheaded digital strategy for Murkowski's successful Senate write-in campaign in 2010. Schaper enjoys traveling and taking in the local culture alongside her husband, their son and loyal springer spaniel.