Ingram City Council Meeting Addresses Flood Recovery and Support Gaps

First City Council Meeting Post-Flood

• 😔 Ingram, a city near Kerrville, held its first city council meeting since devastating deadly flooding impacted central Texas.
• 💔 The meeting was emotional for residents and city staff still dealing with the aftermath.

Frustration Over Lack of Support

• 📞 City leaders expressed frustration over the perceived lack of communication and support from county emergency officials.
• ⚠️ They specifically noted the last-minute cancellation of the emergency coordinator's attendance, which exacerbated feelings of being disrespected.
• ❓ City staff reported hearing nothing from the county regarding their needs or recovery plans since the floods.

Local Recovery Efforts

• 🛠️ Ingram is taking initiative in its recovery, with one council member proposing the installation of weather sirens along the river.
• 🏕️ Discussions are also underway to potentially ban camping in flood-prone areas following significant riverbank erosion.

Statewide Impact and Future Meetings

• 💧 Statewide, 135 people have died due to the floods.
• 📉 The number of missing persons in Kerr County has significantly decreased from over 100 to just three.
• 🗓️ Attention is now focused on upcoming meetings by the new Texas Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Committee, with sessions scheduled in Austin and Kerrville.