Gov. Greg Abbott Names Day Of Prayer In Texas

The actions of every day people have helped first responders save dozens if not hundreds of lives over the last week. 

On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott proclaimed Sunday, Sept. 3, to be a day of prayer in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast on Friday, Aug. 25, causing massive destruction along the Coastal Bend before moving up the Texas coast into Central and Southeast Texas.

Harvey caused flooding throughout the state with some areas receiving over 40 inches of rain in a single day. In light of the disaster, Texans around the state have risen to the occasion.

Civilians stepped up to help local authorities perform water rescues while others have begun collecting supplies and food to help assist those affected by Harvey.

“The people of Texas are grateful for the outpouring of support and resources from around the country and the world that have been sent to Texas to assist with the damage as we begin the process of healing and rebuilding,” Gov. Abbott said.

Gov. Abbott encouraged Texans of all faiths and religious traditions and backgrounds to come together and offer their prayers for public safety officers, first responders and military personnel as well as the thousands of people who have been displaced by flooding.

He also asked people to pray for the healing of individuals, rebuilding of communities and the restoration of the Texas Coastal region struck by the disaster.

The actions of every day people have helped first responders save dozens if not hundreds of lives over the last week.

State and local entities across Texas have sent responders and officers to help including Travis County Sheriff’s Office, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the San Marcos Fire Department.