Many organizations are gearing up as hurricane season quickly approaches.

After Hurricane Harvey, many men and woman went to the coast to help.

Some of them, brought their own boats for high water rescues.

"I actually helped people get back into their houses, people that needed to get their personal belongings, important documents," said Danny Vargas, a volunteer.

"Well, I figured it was the right thing to do. These people are going through a lot, like a big tragedy and my co-worker and I decided we needed to go out there."

Vargas went with a small group of friends to the Houston area. When they got there, they ran into an organization with valley ties that few know exists.

The Cajun Navy is an organized group of volunteers, like Vargas, with a branch in the valley.

They're not just any volunteers. They're volunteers with shallow water boats.

"It's a storm-related group, so not just hurricanes. We know that (season) peaks June through November, but Cajun Navy's here for all disasters if there's a need for our neighbors to be rescued or to be assisted with safety. That's why we formed," said Todd Breland, the Cajun Navy South Texas Director.

He explained the Cajun Navy was started after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but really came to life in Texas after Harvey.

It's where he learned preparation is key.

"We had over 12 boats from the valley with a short notice of just two says before the storm, that there might be a need for rescuers and behold, the need was greater than we imagined," said Breland.

The Louisiana native lives in the valley and realizes after Harvey, they're in need of at least 70 more boats before the start of hurricane season.

"Right now, we have over 36 boats in the Rio Grande Valley that are ready to go and assist. We're trying to grow to 100 boats with the Cajun Navy in South Texas and what that means is obviously a captain and a fellow rescuer in the boat, so 200 people are needed. That's our goal right now."

However, it's not just boats that are needed, it's people as well.

"We're going to need dispatchers," Breland said.

"With 100 boats, 200 rescuers and a minimum of 50 dispatchers, we will be able to have a stronger force of civilian volunteers at the need."

Breland said he focuses his recruitment on the valley because of one thing:

"Here in the valley, bay fishing is huge. It's 100 percent strong in the valley. Shallow water boats are very popular obviously, here. We need volunteers who can give of their time, give of their service, load up and go to any area in Texas that may need."

It's not just preparing for a natural disaster somewhere else, either. It's also to prepare in case one happens at home.

Breland said this is why volunteers here are extremely important.

"The Cajun Navy is needed. We need a stronger presence of people who will rescue, people who will dispatch, people who will serve and volunteer to step up to the plate and be a neighbor."

Breland explained the Cajun Navy's main goal is the preservation of life for people and pets.

If you'd like to join the Cajun Navy, you can contact Breland at his email: cajunbre@gmail.com.