Stranded residents have been airlifted from Crystal Beach, Bolivar Peninsula and other communities in the Galveston area.

CNN: More than 120 rescued from Ike's floods

Friday, got caught in the storm and ended up sleeping at a firehouse in Middle Island, New York, where dozens of other stranded residents were holed up.

CNN: Northeast digs out after deadly blizzard

We've seen what happened in places like Staten Island -- homes lost, cars destroyed, residents stranded in their own neighborhoods.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

National Guardsmen and community groups are being deployed in New York and New Jersey amid mounting fears for elderly residents stranded in their homes.

BBC: Storm Sandy: Anger as fuel shortages hamper recovery

The aftermath has left thousands of travelers and residents stranded.

BBC: Resources for travellers stranded by Japanese tsunami

The village where residents were stranded is near the River Parrett which burst its banks.

BBC: UK floods: Rescue boat take villagers to buy supplies

Thousands of residents who were unable or unwilling to leave the city were stranded without food or drinkable water for days.

CNN: Campaign reportedly urged self-reliance for poor

Jockeys, still in their silks, also had to leave their belongings behind in the hasty exit and many relied on the generosity of the residents of Liverpool who rallied round and provided food and shelter for those stranded.

BBC: Memories of Aintree scare