Houston Texans Pledge $1 Million in Wake of Hurricane Helene
Source: A resident walks down Catawba Avenue as debris is cleared in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024 in Old Fort, North Carolina. According to reports, more than 60 people have been killed across the South due to the storm, and millions have been left without power. North Carolina has been approved for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
HOUSTON — Houston is not stranger to hurricanes, and it’s a community effort to recover once one has hit. A common fixture in relief efforts are the city’s sports franchises, but sometimes the franchises’ help can extend beyond the city limits. The Houston Texans pledged $1 million Sunday in support of recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene struck Florida Thursday evening as a category 4 hurricane, leaving 102 people dead and counting across six states, 2 million customers without power and devastation to local infrastructures in the affected areas. Currently, Hurricane Helene ranks third amongst deadliest hurricanes to strike the mainland United States in the last 50 years, with fatalities reported in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
The Texans’ donation to recovery efforts is aimed to support those impacted by the storm, offering long-term aid as it will likely be some time before the communities recover.
“We are committed to supporting those who have been impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,” Houston Texans Chair and CEO Cal McNair said in a statement posted to the team’s Instagram. “Giving back is at the heart of who we are as an organization and we hope our support will help to provide resources to those in need throughout the region.”
Source: Houston Texans via Instagram
The Texans have directed those interested in donating to the Red Cross’ donation page in partnership with the NFL.
With several communities suffering from the lack of essential supplies like food and water, monetary relief from organizations like the Texans is crucial in the immediate recovery efforts for the regions affected.
Residents of the Gulf Coast should keep their eyes on the weather, as there’s another possible tropical development possible for the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
