HOUSTON – A local business owner on Friday offered free water to residents affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Steve Amira, owner of Houston Beverage, is trying to ease the expense of preparing for a major storm and increase some people's access to water. It's just one part of Houstonians helping Houstonians before Harvey.
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"I'm planning to give away 1,000 cases," Amira said. "It's for my religion. We believe it's the month of giving."
The month of giving coincidentally, falls as the rain begins to pour over the Houston area and the threat of flooding increases.
"Nobody has water. Walmart has run out, H-E-B. None of those people have water so I thought it was a good idea to give water away today," Amira said.
Amira said he is just trying to do as much as he can.
The giveaway began at 8:30 a.m. Friday and will continue until supplies run out.
Houston Beverage is located at 11020 Katy Freeway, Suite 108.
LENDING A #HARVEY HELPING HAND: Steve Amira with Houston Beverage Company is giving away cases of water for free ahead of #HurricaneHarvey. A few moments ago he purchased more cases to give away! He's located at 11020 Katy Freeway in West Houston.
Posted by KPRC2 Jake Reiner on Friday, August 25, 2017
Houston Beverage Company giving away free water 11020 Katy Freeway @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/TMgkOi4TnY
— Allen Reid (@Allen_Reid) August 25, 2017
#OnlyOn2: Steve Amira w/Houston Beverage Company just purchased more cases of water to give away for free! @KPRC2 #Harvey pic.twitter.com/ovEqFGOj5t
— Jake Reiner (@Reiner_Jake) August 25, 2017
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