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Houston shelters overcrowded

Shelters for those displaced by Hurricane Harvey have filled up and are now overcrowded, leaving some without a bed to sleep in. Store owner Jim McIngvale spoke to CBSN about how he opened his store to help house some of the victims of the hurricane. Source

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President Trump’s visit to Texas

President Trump went to Texas Tuesday to show support for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, and held a joint press conference with the Texas governor about the situation. CBSN political contributors Caitlin Huey-Burns, Ed O’Keefe and Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to discuss the response. Source

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How the Red Cross is helping Harvey victims

The Red Cross is currently trying to help the massive number of Houston area citizens displaced by Hurricane Harvey. American Red Cross spokesperson Anthony Tornetta joined CBSN with details about the ongoing efforts. Source

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Houston convention center becomes flooding evacuation shelter

Some of the people who have been rescued after Hurricane Harvey were taken to a number of shelters around the Houston area. The city’s main shelter is at George R. Brown Convention Center. The Red Cross has set up what is described as a mega-shelter facility. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source

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Good Samaritans rescue Houston residents with boats

Dramatic rescues are happening throughout the Houston area. While thousands of people have been brought to safety by emergency crews since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, ordinary citizens are stepping up to help. David Begnaud reports. Source

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Floods surge in Houston as water flows from reservoirs

Two deaths and 14 injuries are directly blamed on the flooding from Hurricane Harvey so far. The historic flood disaster in southeast Texas is likely to continue for days or even weeks. Rescuers continued overnight to help the residents in the Houston area. Norah O’Donnell and Mark Strassmann report on the emergency response. Source

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