Kerr County Sheriff's Office Captain Discusses Flood Search and Rescue Operations

Flood Debris Search and Rescue Operations

• 🤝 The Kerr County Sheriff's Department has coordinated a team with a local construction company, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and fire departments from Kerr County and Aunia, Mexico.
• 🔍 The primary focus is searching deeply impacted flood debris along the river, where large trees, vehicles, and home structures have accumulated.
• 🏗️ Heavy equipment, including excavators and skid loaders, is being used to remove debris and conduct thorough searches for any signs of missing persons.

Public Safety and Site Control

• ⚠️ Residents and search teams are urged to avoid active work sites where heavy machinery is operating.
• 🗣️ Spotters are on the ground to assist operators, who have limited visibility when using large excavators.
• 📍 Efforts continue to identify and process areas along the river where debris can be dismantled to locate missing individuals.