Jordy Bloodsworth, a member of the volunteer group known as the “Cajun Navy,” raced to Texas from Louisiana to help flood victims. (ahmed.gul/Instragram)Painful and haunting memories of Hurricane Katrina run deep in what’s informally known as the “Cajun corridor,” between Texas and Louisiana. Finally, he got on the Texas Search and Rescue channel on Zello, and they were able to send out boats and the Coast Guard. “It’s just what we do for each other.”Dressed in full hunting camouflage slickers, Todd Gaspard, with the Cajun Navy, was racing into floodwaters in the Cinco Ranch neighborhood of Katy, ready to assist. “You help your neighbor.”Read more: How to help Texas residents affected by HarveyThe cost of cleaning up Harvey will bring a new test for Trump and GOPRains from Harvey obliterate records; flooded area to expand

Source: Washington Post August 28, 2017 22:18 UTC