PHOTOS: Mayor Whitmire, Police Chief Finner take aerial tour of Kingwood flooding

As flood waters continue to swell throughout neighborhoods in Kingwood, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Police Chief Troy Finner traveled by helicopter to get a first-hand view of the situation Saturday afternoon.

“Houston residents benefit when all levels of government work together,” Mayor Whitmire said in a statement. “Together, we will get through these challenges. Let’s go to work!”

In the statement, the Mayor’s Office said that the purpose of the helicopter tour was to give Houston’s elected leaders a greater perspective of the damage in Kingwood and the potential resources the community will need in the coming days.

“Mayor Whitmire is staying in touch with residents and first responders through every means possible. Furthermore, he is using his contacts to speak to Governor Abbott and Lt Governor Patrick and has had a great response from the Texas Division of Emergency Management,” an excerpt from the statement read.

• RELATED: ‘The water is coming this way’: Mayor Whitmire visits Kingwood ahead of ‘peak’ flooding as concerns pour in
• MORE ON KINGWOOD FLOODING: ‘Expect to see flooding yet again’: Kingwood apartment complex warns residents of Harvey-like conditions

Here are some additional images captured by the helicopter:

• LIST: Avoid these high water locations as major floods expect to worsen

• LIVE RADAR: Flooding across Houston, northern counties

• What’s the difference between voluntary and mandatory evacuations?

• Harris County leaders urge remaining residents to heed calls for mandatory evacuation near San Jacinto river

• ‘Help yourself and get out’: Caney Creek Fire helps rescue neighbors, news crew caught in floodwater