Furniture store converted into makeshift shelter for Harvey victims

HOUSTON — One furniture store in Houston has been converted into a makeshift shelter for Harvey victims.

Gallery Furniture is welcoming Houstonians in need of shelter from rising flood waters to the location off I-45 North between Tidwell and Parker.

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The store is stocked with food, water, plenty of mattresses and "looks forward to keeping their neighbors safe from the storm."

"Houstonians have a safe, dry place to take shelter at Gallery Furniture," said owner Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale. "If they can get here they are welcome."

His daughter, Laura McIngvale Brown, said the wonderful act of her father doesn't surprise her at all.

"More than any being on earth, I hope I'm half the person you are one day," she said about McIngvale.

Brown says these horrific days have restored her faith in humanity, and that her dad is at the top of that list.

McIngvale says he just wants to help in anyway possible, no matter how small.

"We hope to give them some comfort in this incredibly difficult time," McIngvale said.

McIngvale has asked if anyone has access to pet kennels or crates that they can loan to the store, it would be greatly appreciated.

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