HOUSTON – It was a terrifying day for dozens of seniors trapped at two assisted living facilities only a few blocks apart.
Sky 2 was over the scene as the water inched closer and closer to the Atria Cypresswood and Autumn Leaves senior centers.
With no way in or out by normal means, military-style vehicles and boats were brought in with first responders to rescue more than 50 seniors.
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Dora Gray, a senior who was rescued, explained, "It was a little bumpy, little. But it wasn't too bad."
Elizabeth Samuel's dad Paul had to be rescued along with several other people.
At least seven people have died in connection with Monday's floods, officials said.
And the family couldn't be more appreciative.
The 85-year-old is diabetic and has heart problems.
"He was suppose to have (an) echogram done this morning but we couldn't get him over there. But he looks good," Elizabeeth Samuel said.
After finally being rescued, the seniors were taken to a staging area to be checked out at the Champion Forest Baptist Church parking lot.
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Following an anything but normal Tuesday afternoon, the seniors are just thankful to finally be safe.
"Never in my life. I never expected. I was watching all the water on the streets and never had seen that before," said Nina Pena, a senior who had to be rescued.
The Red Cross has opened several shelters across the Houston area. Volunteers are also needed -- call 713-131-5491 or visit redcross.org/volunteer.
KPRC 2 will partner with the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross to host a phone bank Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to raise money for affected families. We will release the number to call when the phone bank opens. All donations are tax deductible.
Click here for a list of Red Cross shelter locations.
The city of Houston is opening shelters around the area:
Johnston Middle School
10410 Manhattan Dr.
Houston, TX 77096
St. John United Methodist Church
8787 N Houston Rosslyn Rd
Houston 77088
Greenspoint Mall (taken via bus to Campbell Edu. Center)
The is the worst flood to impact Harris County since Tropical Storm Allison. #houwx #hounews #txwx
— Jeff Lindner (@JeffLindner1) April 18, 2016
I'm committed to respond to everyone in need. We will not rest until we get to all the displaced. #houwx #hounews #houstonflood
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) April 18, 2016
All METRO Houston bus and rail services have been halted due to severe weather and dangerous road conditions.
Watersheds with significant channel/house flooding as of Monday night:
• Brays Bayou
• Keegans Bayou
• South Mayde Creek
• White Oak Bayou
• Halls Bayou
• Greens Bayou
• Cypress Creek
• Little Cypress Creek
• Willow Creek
• Spring Creek
• Horsepen Creek
• Langham Creek
• Bear Creek
• West Fork San Jacinto River
• East Fork San Jacinto River
• Lower San Jacinto River below Lake Houston
Montgomery County officials have set up emergency staging areas in the following locations:
First United Methodist Church
4308 W. Davis
Conroe, TX 77304
The East Montgomery County Friendship Center
21679 McCleskey Road
New Caney, TX 77357
South County Community Center
2235 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Jersey Village is also offering shelter for flooded residents or those without homes.
Waller County residents: If displaced by severe storms, a shelter has been opened at Royal High School, 2550 Durkin Rd. Call 866-526-8300.
— American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast (@RedCrossTXGC) April 18, 2016
The Galleria will close at 5 p.m. Monday, but plan on opening at the normal time of 10 a.m. Tuesday.
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