The team at 8th Wonder Brewery pulls double duty on the weekends as a flood rescue task force. Image: Reddit/The Broet

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in this world."

In the midst of the devastation brought by Hurricane Harvey, we could all stand to remember the advice of Mr. Fred Rogers. To wit, some of the most heroic acts we've witnessed across Houston today:

This Harris County Sheriff's Deputy catching a break after a long day spent rescuing Houstonians:

These teenagers rescuing Meyerland residents by boat:

15 yr old Declan and friends have been picking people up in Meyerland since late morning @HoustonChron #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/fOh8lwXBzm — Mark Mulligan (@mrkmully) August 27, 2017

These grown-ups from 8th Wonder Brewery rescuing Meyerland residents in their giant truck:

They say they called 911 and the coast guard - no answer. But @8thWonderBrew stepped up. #abc13 #Meyerland pic.twitter.com/3pv20byqRH — Pooja Lodhia (@PoojaOnTV) August 27, 2017

KHOU 11 reporter Brandi Smith and photographer Mario Sandoval helping to rescue a truck driver trapped in floodwaters, all while singlehandedly keeping up the broadcast by themselves while the KHOU staff evacuated their flooding station on Allen Parkway:

Deputies Fernandez, Patel and Tran rescuing this woman in a wheelchair:

I ❤️ #Houston. This diverse city coming together to take care of each other. Thank you to Deputies Fernandez, Patel & Tran! #Harvey pic.twitter.com/2vXxWQaOq2 — Judge R.K. Sandill (@rks127th) August 28, 2017

The good folks who rescued these residents from La Vita Bella, an assisted living community in Dickinson:

An unbelievable but honest photo of nursing home residents waiting to get rescued in Houston. 😢 pic.twitter.com/XtOXdjE7dZ — Citizen Servant 🔆 (@citizenservant) August 27, 2017

This raccoon mom helping her kits get to higher ground:

This man keeping his son safe while keeping his faith:

"WE THANK GOD." Jeremiah holds on to his faith after he and his son crawled through a 2nd story window to be rescued https://t.co/foTaVHxsOV pic.twitter.com/Nap4ZfkEQf — ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) August 28, 2017

This gentleman carrying a young boy and his puppy:

This woman rescuing bats from beneath the Waugh Street Bridge over Buffalo Bayou:

Alicia Plunkett is saving bats from drowning in Houston, as water reaches the top of bridges pic.twitter.com/wHnrbN3Sy8 — Jason Allen (@CBS11JasonAllen) August 27, 2017

This cab driver who rescued and rehomed Harvey the Hurricane Hawk:

This convoy of H-E-B trucks ready to restock Houston stores and deliver supplies:

The Cajun Navy convoy heading to Houston to conduct water rescues:

"#Houston Hang on. The CAJUN NAVY is already activated and on the way."https://t.co/J62KpUODPg pic.twitter.com/q4n7HuO9Pq — KPLC (@KPLC7News) August 27, 2017

This very good boy stocking up on his own hurricane supplies:

That pic of a Texas dog with a bag of dog food not only has a happy ending but maybe the best quote about a dog ever https://t.co/m2DfhLYfvl pic.twitter.com/aoUxXNGKv7 — Aman Batheja (@amanbatheja) August 27, 2017

This guy being all of us last night:

Thought i had died for a moment the whole apt started shaking pic.twitter.com/Xn2SBkNh4n — SMG Matt 💰💰 (@spliffmatt) August 27, 2017

This Weather Channel reporter retrieving and properly folding a fallen American flag:

Moment @weatherchannel reporter retrieved fallen American flag during Harvey pic.twitter.com/0l7f7VfLjg — Breaking911 Nature (@B911Nature) August 27, 2017

This lovely human totally getting what makes Houston great: