Kerr County Officials Provide Update on Deadly July Fourth Flooding and Rescue Efforts

Catastrophic Flooding Response

• 🚨 Kerr County officials are providing an update on the response to catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding.
• 🛠️ Assets have been deployed across the county to begin the recovery process from the devastating event.
• ⚠️ This is an ongoing and extremely active scene, with all available assets dedicated to the recovery effort.

State and Local Coordination

• 📞 The response is being led locally with active participation at the state level, including coordination with the Texas Department of Emergency Management.
• 🤝 Officials have been in touch with state senators and representatives to secure necessary assets.
• 🇺🇸 The response is being coordinated jointly between county and city emergency management.

Impact and Unconfirmed Numbers

• 🌊 The flooding has surpassed the severity of the 1987 flood, with the Guadalupe River inundating areas that were not previously affected.
• ⚠️ Officials have been advised not to release specific numbers regarding casualties or missing persons at this time.
• 🗓️ Further information, including more details on numbers and deployed assets, is expected at a 3:00 PM meeting.

Community Support and Gratitude

• 🙏 Officials are requesting cooperation and prayers from the community.
• 💖 Donations to aid the recovery efforts should be made through the American Red Cross, identifying the event as the Guadalupe River flood.
• 👏 Thanks are extended to the men and women working tirelessly to save lives and property during the nighttime emergency.