The first place Hurricane Harvey roared ashore one year ago this week was the Texas coastal city of Rockport, which is still rebuilding, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports.
So far, 84-percent of the businesses are back on line, thanks to an influx of summer tourism cash. But with the season about over, Diane Probst with the Greater Chamber worry that help will dry up.
That's why they're asking Texans to take a "volun-toursim" trip.
"You're volunteering but you're also coming to enjoy the coast. Enjoy the sea breeze. Get some relaxation in."
While Rockport's recovery effort has not received the attention that Houston has received, the community certainly saw the brunt of the damage. The eye of Hurricane Harvey came right over the county. There were 13 hours of hurricane force winds. For four of those hours, the wind gauge topped 140 miles an hour, flattening everything in its path.
In the year since the storm hit, Rockport has seen an outpouring of support. So many people needed help, the town set up a volunteer reception center at the First Baptist Church.
Probst says that's the first place people wanting to help this winter should go.
"Do a very heart-warming deed and help someone that maybe needs something done to their house that they're not able to do."
To mark the one year anniversary, Vice President Mike Pence visited Rockport Wednesday,, saying he has been inspired by the resilience of Texans.
"It is good to back and is good to see Rockport and Texas coming all the way back," Pence told a full house at the First Baptist Church.
Vice President Pence praised local and state leaders who are rebuilding Texas bigger and better than ever.
"You've made an extraordinary difference and I want to tell you your nation is proud."