As Tropical Storm Harvey beats down on Houston, good Samaritans throughout the area are showing up for one another in whatever ways possible.

These shows of kindness -- for strangers, for animals, for local correspondents -- come as the city suffers historic flooding that the National Weather Service has deemed "unprecedented".

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As the city braces for more rainfall in the coming hours, its residents are coming together to keep each other safe.

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If you're in Texas right now and you suddenly find yourself in a position to help someone in need, please don't hesitate to act.

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