Cajun Navy comes to Houston to help rescue Hurricane Harvey victims





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See reader photos from Hurricane Harvey ahead. The Cajun Navy from Louisiana has arrived to East Texas to help Hurricane Harvey victims.Image source: Facebook



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Texans are getting help from their neighbors who know too well the dangers hurricanes can bring.

The Cajun Navy, a band of Louisiana residents who used their boats and resources to rescue people during Hurricane Katrina, have been authorized to come to Texas and help rescue Hurricane Harvey victims.

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"We are a well oiled machine but we need your help also," Cajun Navy member Gary Davis posted to to a Hurricane Harvey Facebook page. "We try to avoid going on blind missions so point of contacts and names are a must if you can. Please be patient with us we are here for you all. GOD BLESS TEXAS. We got your backs."

The group has some rescuers here in Texas already and more are expected to be on the way. Those who have arrived have brought their own boats to aid in the rescue efforts.

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"We have more of us in route and a very large group departing tomorrow with a Louisiana state police escort," Jon Bridges Sr. posted on the organization's Facebook page. "Hang in there and may God be with you."

I HAVE HELD MY EYES OPEN AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. ITS TIME FOR ME TO TURN IN FOR THE NIGHT. TEXAS WE LOVE YA. WE HAVE MORE... Posted by Cajun Navy 2016 on Sunday, August 27, 2017

The Cajun Navy is sharing numerous Google maps on its Facebook page of those who need to be rescued. The group is also posting numerous updates of what the group's rescue plans are. For more safety tips and updates, follow the Cajun Navy on Facebook.