President Trump announces Sunday as National Day of Prayer for Harvey victims

Rikki Saldivar goes through old family photos at a house that belonged to her grandparents, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, in Houston. Saldivar's grandparents, and four young relatives, drowned in a van in Greens Bayou during Hurricane Harvey. less Rikki Saldivar goes through old family photos at a house that belonged to her grandparents, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, in Houston. Saldivar's grandparents, and four young relatives, drowned in a van in Greens ... more Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 68 Caption Close President Trump announces Sunday as National Day of Prayer for Harvey victims 1 / 68 Back to Gallery

President Donald Trump announced Sunday as National Day of Prayer for Hurricane Harvey victims, national responders and recovery efforts, according to a press release from the White House.

The President urged in the statement that, "Americans of all faiths and religious traditions and backgrounds to offer prayers today for all those harmed by Hurricane Harvey."

Trump noted the day as a way to " uplift one another and assist those suffering from the consequences of this terrible storm."

He encourages people to pray for those who lost family members or their property during the storm. The President also wants Americans to pray for the first responders, law enforcement, military personnel and medical professionals who have helped assist in response and recovery efforts.

President Trump's announcement comes as he is set to visit Houston on Saturday and meet with Mayor Sylvester Turner.