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Houston's good Samaritans are watching out for each other as Harvey rages on

The people of Texas have really stepped up to help their neighbors.

Laura Vitto

on August 27, 2017

Houston's good Samaritans are watching out for each other as Harvey rages on

Flood victims are rescued from their homes surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey, in Houston, Texas. Credit: AP/REX/Shutterstock

As Tropical Storm Harvey beats down on Houston, good Samaritans throughout the area are showing up for one another in whatever ways possible.

These shows of kindness -- for strangers, for animals, for local correspondents -- come as the city suffers historic flooding that the National Weather Service has deemed "unprecedented".

As the city braces for more rainfall in the coming hours, its residents are coming together to keep each other safe.

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If you're in Texas right now and you suddenly find yourself in a position to help someone in need, please don't hesitate to act.

Laura Vitto

Laura Vitto was Mashable's Deputy Culture Editor.