Shelters fill up
Thousands of evacuees in the Houston area are crowding into shelters as rainfall from Harvey finally dies down. CBS News' Mark Strassmann joins CBSN with latest from Houston, Texas.
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"Mattress Mack" helps flood victims
Already a local hero, Jim McIngvale - known as "Mattress Mack" - has become a national symbol of hope in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. On Sunday, he welcomed hundreds of people looking for refuge into two of his Gallery Furniture stores in Houston and also sent trucks into the flood looking for those in need of safe passage. David Begnaud reports.
Houston flooding shelter conditions
Norah O'Donnell visited with families taking shelter inside the George R. Brown Convention Center. One woman recounted watching over her family Tuesday night after an uncomfortable welcome the night before. O'Donnell and Mark Strassmann report on the shelter conditions.
Avoiding a health crisis in Houston
The devastating floodwaters in Texas are raising several major health concerns. More than 17,000 people are in shelters, and more than 8,000 of them are in Houston's main convention center. Health hazards in this disaster are mounting, both short and long term. Dr. David Persse, physician director of Houston's EMS and Public Health Authority, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the growing health concerns in Houston.
Flooding a challenge for hospitals
Due to the disastrous flooding, around 20 hospitals have evacuated or discontinued service in the greater Houston area since Harvey made landfall. While most hospitals remain open, some only have limited access to medicine, food and power. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Helicopter view of Houston
For more than four days, we've seen the flooded streets of Houston. Improved weather conditions Wednesday have cleared the way for non-rescue helicopters to fly over some areas. Jericka Duncan took to the skies to see what Houston faces.
Houston opens more shelters
The official death toll for Hurricane Harvey and its remnants is now 10 after a falling tree killed two people in Beaumont. The Houston flood disaster is still affecting millions. City officials have now opened more downtown shelters in Houston to handle the overflow from the convention center. Norah O'Donnell and Mark Strassmann report.
Harvey's second landfall
The threat from Tropical Storm Harvey is shifting east after it made landfall for a second time in southwest Louisiana early Wednesday. Severe flash flooding also hit Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas, after hours of heavy rain. Michelle Miller reports.
Harvey disaster expands
Houston's convention center is packed with thousands of flood victims, as emergency crews work nonstop to rescue people from their flooded neighborhoods. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann has the latest on the storm's devastation and the efforts to save lives.
Houston rescue update
Safety officials have been working around the clock to rescue stranded residents in Houston and surrounding areas. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña joined CBSN with more on the current conditions they're facing.
Fire ants survive
A group of fire ants was able to escape floodwaters in Houston by banding together to create a raft with their own bodies. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have the story and the incredible video.
Houston flooding victims
Houston's convention center, the main evacuation center for the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, is packed with people. Norah O'Donnell went inside to speak with some of the evacuees. They shared frustration with the way things are going.
Houston's Katrina survivors
Harvey's catastrophic flooding is an all-too-familiar scene for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Houston was nicknamed "New Orleans West" after taking in so many Katrina evacuees in 2005. Many chose to stay in Houston, but now they may be forced to move again. Adriana Diaz reports.
Recovery along Texas coast
President Trump is heading to Texas Tuesday where he will meet with local officials to discuss Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. In areas like Port Aransas, there is no power, no water to drink, and no food. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Houston 911 system overwhelmed
The flooding disaster in Houston is pushing the limits of the city's emergency call services. Operators processed 75,000 calls between Friday night and Monday morning. Normally, the city receives 8,000 to 9,000 calls per day. Many people who needed help complained about their calls going unanswered. Jericka Duncan reports.
Citizen heroes emerge in Texas
It's not clear how many people are still stuck in their homes in Texas more than four days after Hurricane Harvey hit. Volunteers have stepped up to bring their neighbors to safety when first responders aren't available. David Begnaud reports.
Sen. Ted Cruz on Houston flooding
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is planning to meet President Trump during his visit to Texas Tuesday to examine Hurricane Harvey response. The senator was at the convention center Monday visiting the thousands of people seeking shelter. Cruz joins "CBS This Morning" over the phone to discuss what he's witnessed, and whether more should have been done to prepare for Hurricane Harvey.
Mandatory evacuation in Texas city
The city of Dickinson, Texas, is now under a mandatory evacuation order after being ravaged by flooding. The low-lying suburb southeast of Houston is home to about 20,000 people. Police are telling everyone to get out. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Trump heads to Texas
President Trump is facing the first great natural disaster of his presidency. Mr. Trump is heading to Texas after promising Monday that victims of Hurricane Harvey will get all the help they need. Major Garrett reports.
Colorado River flooding in Texas
West of Houston, the Colorado River is receding after cresting near record levels, but forecasters warn new rains may trigger more flooding. In La Grange, Texas, hundreds of people have been displaced. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Houston's flooding crisis
Emergency responders in Houston have now rescued more than 6,000 people from Hurricane Harvey's flooding. Harvey is still a tropical storm spinning off the Gulf Coast. It could make a second landfall Wednesday east of Houston. Mark Strassmann reports on rescue efforts.
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Harvey forecast
Tropical Storm Harvey is set to return to the Gulf and recharge, only to return inland with more wind and rain. CBS affiliate KPEC-TV lead meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the storm and its impact.
Houston flooding
Many parts of southeast Texas are still experiencing dangerous flooding, with some civilians taking it upon themselves to rescue stranded citizens. The National Weather Service says the conditions are expected to worsen as the week goes on. CBS News' Kenneth Craig joins CBSN from Houston, where the rain has not stopped falling.
Houston evacuations
Houston resident and CBS News political contributor Leslie Sanchez evacuated Houston, along with her mother, after Harvey dumped more than 2 feet of rain on the nation's fourth largest city. She joins CBSN to discuss her experience.
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