Donation doubled! Kohl's will provide $1M to Red Cross, $1M to associates impacted by Harvey
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl's officials on Thursday, August 31st announced they'll double their earlier announced donation to support relief efforts in response to the severe weather impacting Texas and the Gulf Coast after Harvey -- for a total of a $1 million cash donation to the American Red Cross.In addition, Kohl’s will provide an estimated $1 million in financial support to Kohl’s associates who have been significantly impacted by the storm.“The destruction of the hurricane and its aftermath has continued to escalate day by day,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, CEO and president in a news release. “We feel compelled to increase our donation to the Red Cross to help families across Texas and the Gulf Coast during this time of great need.”To encourage others to donate to disaster relief efforts, Kohl’s has posted American Red Cross donation information on Kohls.com, in Kohl’s stores, and on the Kohl’s mobile app, according to the release.Kohl’s is also encouraging its associates to volunteer in support of relief efforts through Kohl’s volunteer program.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl's officials on Thursday, August 31st announced they'll double their earlier announced donation to support relief efforts in response to the severe weather impacting Texas and the Gulf Coast after Harvey -- for a total of a $1 million cash donation to the American Red Cross.In addition, Kohl’s will provide an estimated $1 million in financial support to Kohl’s associates who have been significantly impacted by the storm.“The destruction of the hurricane and its aftermath has continued to escalate day by day,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, CEO and president in a news release. “We feel compelled to increase our donation to the Red Cross to help families across Texas and the Gulf Coast during this time of great need.”To encourage others to donate to disaster relief efforts, Kohl’s has posted American Red Cross donation information on Kohls.com, in Kohl’s stores, and on the Kohl’s mobile app, according to the release.Kohl’s is also encouraging its associates to volunteer in support of relief efforts through Kohl’s volunteer program.
White House: Pres. Trump to pledge $1M in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts
WASHINGTON — White House says President Trump to pledge $1 million in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts.The Latest on President Donald Trump and Harvey (all times local):President Donald Trump says "all of America" is grieving with those who lost loved ones because of Harvey.Trump is also commending the emergency responders, whose selfless devotion he says has saved lives.Trump visited Corpus Christi, Texas, and Austin on Tuesday for briefings on Harvey's devastation.
WASHINGTON — White House says President Trump to pledge $1 million in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts.The Latest on President Donald Trump and Harvey (all times local):President Donald Trump says "all of America" is grieving with those who lost loved ones because of Harvey.Trump is also commending the emergency responders, whose selfless devotion he says has saved lives.Trump visited Corpus Christi, Texas, and Austin on Tuesday for briefings on Harvey's devastation.
FOX6 Disaster Relief Phone Bank receives generous donations for Harvey victims
MILWAUKEE -- During the FOX6 Harvey Aftermath Disaster Relief Phone Bank Wednesday, August 30th, FOX6 was able to talk to many different people who were a part of the donation process.
MILWAUKEE -- During the FOX6 Harvey Aftermath Disaster Relief Phone Bank Wednesday, August 30th, FOX6 was able to talk to many different people who were a part of the donation process.
HAWS in Waukesha seeks foster homes for dogs, cats, small animals displaced by Harvey
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) in Waukesha will receive animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey.The first transport of shelter animals displaced by the storm will arrive in Waukesha Monday, September 4th.“The animals coming to HAWS are from a type of ‘domino effect.' These are animals that were already in shelters looking to be rehomed, before Hurricane Harvey’s arrival.
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) in Waukesha will receive animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey.The first transport of shelter animals displaced by the storm will arrive in Waukesha Monday, September 4th.“The animals coming to HAWS are from a type of ‘domino effect.' These are animals that were already in shelters looking to be rehomed, before Hurricane Harvey’s arrival.
Man returns to Texas home, plays beautiful music on flooded piano
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas -- A Texas man returning to his waterlogged home to get his children's favorite stuffed animals sat down to play a beautiful song on his flooded piano.Aric Harding posted a video of himself playing the piano on Instagram, on Wednesday.The post read, in part, "I went back to our street today because as you guys have probably seen the water has come back with a vengeance.
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas -- A Texas man returning to his waterlogged home to get his children's favorite stuffed animals sat down to play a beautiful song on his flooded piano.Aric Harding posted a video of himself playing the piano on Instagram, on Wednesday.The post read, in part, "I went back to our street today because as you guys have probably seen the water has come back with a vengeance.
Green Bay Packers donate $100K to JJ Watt's Harvey relief fund
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have announced the organization is donating $100,000 to J.J. Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund to help support Houston and other communities in southeast Texas dealing with the devastating flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, according to a recent release.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have announced the organization is donating $100,000 to J.J. Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund to help support Houston and other communities in southeast Texas dealing with the devastating flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, according to a recent release.
TMZ: Hollywood helps Harvey victims
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrities all over are helping out in raising money for Hurricane Harvey victims.
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrities all over are helping out in raising money for Hurricane Harvey victims.
You can make a difference! Donate to Harvey Aftermath Disaster Relief
MILWAUKEE -- Thank you for your generous support of the FOX6 Harvey Aftermath Disaster Relief Phone Bank.
MILWAUKEE -- Thank you for your generous support of the FOX6 Harvey Aftermath Disaster Relief Phone Bank.
Harvey downgraded to tropical depression; death toll rises to at least 31
TEXAS -- The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Harvey to a tropical depression, but warns of continuing flooding in parts of Southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.In its Wednesday evening (August 30th) update, the hurricane center said Harvey is located about 10 miles (16.09 kilometers) southwest of Alexandria, Louisiana, and has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56.32 kph).The center said the threat of heavy rains has ended for the Houston and Galveston areas, but "life-threatening" flooding will continue in and around Houston, Beaumont, Port Arthur and southwest Louisiana.Harvey is expected to produce an additional 4 to 8 inches of rainfall along the Texas-Louisiana line.Authorities say they have confirmed six more deaths from Harvey, bringing the toll to at least 31.Harris County — which is home to flood-ravaged Houston — confirmed the additional deaths Wednesday night and said they still needed to do autopsies on another eight people to see if their deaths were storm-related.The deaths announced Wednesday included a man who stepped on live electrical wire in floodwaters and an evacuee who was found unresponsive on a charter bus.
TEXAS -- The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Harvey to a tropical depression, but warns of continuing flooding in parts of Southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.In its Wednesday evening (August 30th) update, the hurricane center said Harvey is located about 10 miles (16.09 kilometers) southwest of Alexandria, Louisiana, and has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56.32 kph).The center said the threat of heavy rains has ended for the Houston and Galveston areas, but "life-threatening" flooding will continue in and around Houston, Beaumont, Port Arthur and southwest Louisiana.Harvey is expected to produce an additional 4 to 8 inches of rainfall along the Texas-Louisiana line.Authorities say they have confirmed six more deaths from Harvey, bringing the toll to at least 31.Harris County — which is home to flood-ravaged Houston — confirmed the additional deaths Wednesday night and said they still needed to do autopsies on another eight people to see if their deaths were storm-related.The deaths announced Wednesday included a man who stepped on live electrical wire in floodwaters and an evacuee who was found unresponsive on a charter bus.
"It's just unreal:" JJ Watt sets $10M fundraising goal for Harvey victims, thousands of items collected
HOUSTON, Texas -- Former Wisconsin Badgers DE JJ Watt has increased the goal for his Harvey relief fundraiser to $10 million, and thousands of items have been collected at Pewaukee High School -- one of three donation sites across the state where the JJ Watt Foundation is collecting needed items, including non-perishable food, water, and more -- to be sent to Texas."Overwhelmed!
HOUSTON, Texas -- Former Wisconsin Badgers DE JJ Watt has increased the goal for his Harvey relief fundraiser to $10 million, and thousands of items have been collected at Pewaukee High School -- one of three donation sites across the state where the JJ Watt Foundation is collecting needed items, including non-perishable food, water, and more -- to be sent to Texas."Overwhelmed!
Wauwatosa girls are making a difference with their donation to the Red Cross
MILWAUKEE -- They wanted to help and decided to take matters into their own hands.
MILWAUKEE -- They wanted to help and decided to take matters into their own hands.
Birds-eye view of flooded Houston captures Harvey's totality
HOUSTON, Texas -- Flying over the Houston area most days is a postcard of America: crisscrossing highways, skyscrapers, hulking shopping plazas, oil refineries, big houses, cattle pastures.
HOUSTON, Texas -- Flying over the Houston area most days is a postcard of America: crisscrossing highways, skyscrapers, hulking shopping plazas, oil refineries, big houses, cattle pastures.
Residents in standing water at Texas nursing home with limited food, medication
PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Efforts were underway Wednesday, August 30th to rescue residents in a Texas nursing home -- stuck in standing water with limited food and medication after Harvey.Lake Arthur Place Nursing and Rehabilitation in Port Arthur, Texas flooded and more than 70 people were stuck inside.
PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- Efforts were underway Wednesday, August 30th to rescue residents in a Texas nursing home -- stuck in standing water with limited food and medication after Harvey.Lake Arthur Place Nursing and Rehabilitation in Port Arthur, Texas flooded and more than 70 people were stuck inside.
Harvey repeats devastation back on shore in Texas, Louisiana
ORANGE, Texas — A weaker Harvey replicated its devastating roll Wednesday, returning to shore with a deluge of rain that inundated homes and highways and left police and government officials struggling to pluck people from the water.The Texas-Louisiana border bore the brunt of Harvey's second coming, this time as a tropical storm.
ORANGE, Texas — A weaker Harvey replicated its devastating roll Wednesday, returning to shore with a deluge of rain that inundated homes and highways and left police and government officials struggling to pluck people from the water.The Texas-Louisiana border bore the brunt of Harvey's second coming, this time as a tropical storm.
Wisconsin National Guard readies troops to respond in wake of Harvey if needed
TEXAS -- The Wisconsin National Guard is readying troops to respond to Gov.
TEXAS -- The Wisconsin National Guard is readying troops to respond to Gov.