it is heartbreaking. and there is a great deal of despair. however, when you speak to them, there is a strong sense of optimism. people are optimistic about rebuilding their lives. and they have the support of strangers. they have the support of neighbors. they have the support of friends and family that are in their lives. so you do get a sense, rene, that regardless of where you are on that spectrum, you are within a community here in the houston metro area. where you will receive some form of help there is a sense of support here. >> george, a ut austin man. nobody knows the spirit of these people better than you. it's good see the people of texas a coming together and really lending a hand. >> it is proud. >> thank you so much. harvey now a tropical depression headed into the ohio valley. but flooding still a major concern in its wake. karen maginnis tells us more about all of that and the storm's path as well. good morning, karen.