Related Image Expand / CollapseHarris County Judge Ed Emmett asked that anyone who has a boat or a high water vehicle to help out with rescue efforts in the Houston area. Related Image Expand / CollapseSome people used inflatable beach toys, rubber rafts and even air mattresses to get through the water to safety. Related Image Expand / Collapse"As soon as you step out, a lot of cars are in the water," Spears said. Related Image Expand / Collapse"I'm soaked and freaking out," he said. Harvey was the fiercest hurricane to hit the U.S. in 13 years and the strongest to strike Texas since 1961's Hurricane Carla, the most powerful Texas hurricane on record.

Source: Fox News August 28, 2017 06:10 UTC