Texans on Mission Provides Spiritual Support Amidst Central Texas Flooding

Spiritual and Emotional Support

• 💡 Texans on Mission is providing trained trauma chaplains to offer emotional and spiritual support to survivors of the deadly flooding in central Texas.
• 💬 Chaplains are present to help families find hope and feel supported during this difficult and emotional time.
• 🧠 The emotional toll is significant, impacting not only survivors but also the trained chaplains who are deeply involved in the recovery process.

Flood Recovery Efforts

• 🛠️ In addition to immediate emotional support, Texans on Mission is deploying teams to assist with flood recovery, including cleaning out homes.
• 🤝 This recovery work is a crucial next step following the initial search and rescue operations.

Navigating Challenges

• ⚠️ Crews are facing significant challenges, including fatigue (physical, emotional, and mental) and the potential for another wall of water.
• 📡 Hindrances like downed power lines and bad cell service complicate communication and increase danger for those on the ground.
• 📞 Texans on Mission establishes command centers to ensure effective communication and is collecting names and addresses of those requesting assistance, often coordinating with local churches.

Volunteer Mobilization

• 🌊 Waves of volunteers are expected to arrive starting Monday through the end of the week to help in any capacity needed.
• 🚀 The organization is preparing for the long process of recovery and is mobilizing resources and people to meet the evolving needs of the affected communities.