(CNN) Sandra Bullock has donated $1 million to help those hard hit by flooding in Texas. According to a press release from the Red Cross, the actress is a longtime supporter of the organization and made her donation Monday. "I'm just grateful I can do it," Bullock said in a statement. "We have to take care of one another." As of Wednesday evening, Harvey had been downgraded to a tropical depression, but it continued to batter parts of Texas and Louisiana with heavy rain and flooding. Related: Harvey makes second landfall along Louisiana-Texas border At least 24 people have died in Texas as a result of the flooding.Bullock said she was grateful to helpShe has a history of generosity
"Massive disasters like _ create many critical and immediate needs, so we are heartened by donations like this -- which allow us to provide immediate shelter, food and comfort to thousands in need," she said.