Nature’s Wrath Was Difficult to Avoid
Texans knew that trying to stop nature’s wrath was a little like trying to block out the sun with one finger. Once the rain started coming down, there was very little anyone could do but secure their properties, drive off to drier territory and hope their homes would still be there when they come back. But this method wasn’t enough for some people, who were determined to protect their land or put themselves in harm’s way while trying. Some people also considered the lives of their neighbors who couldn’t possibly leave their homes, like the disabled and the elderly, who would need someone with them to wait out the floods.