CLEAN : Harvey: ongoing rescue operations

The video discusses the efforts to rescue people from their homes due to flooding caused by the overflow of the Bayou and the release of water from the Addicks dam. It highlights the challenges faced in evacuating people, especially those with medical issues, and the role of volunteers in ensuring safety.

What motivated the speaker to come out and help during the flooding?

• To check on their brother and his wife

• To rescue their pet dog

• To assist in rescuing people from their homes

• To monitor the water levels

What natural feature's overflow is mentioned as a cause of rising water levels?

• The ocean

• A nearby river

• A local lake

• The Bayou

What is causing the water levels to keep rising according to the speaker?

• Melting snow

• Overflowing rivers

• Release of water from the Addicks dam

• Heavy rainfall

What challenge do rescuers face when trying to evacuate people?

• Lack of transportation

• Insufficient volunteers

• Strong water currents

• Communication barriers

What special consideration is mentioned for some of the people being evacuated?

• They are tourists

• They have medical issues

• They are elderly

• They have pets