Texas Community Rallies After Devastating Flood at Hunt Store

Flood Devastation and Community Impact

• ⚠️ The flood has resulted in a death toll of 104, with the majority in Kerr County, where 84 bodies have been recovered, including 28 children.
• 📌 In Hunt, the Hunt Store, a central community hub, was destroyed by the deadly flood.
• 🤝 Despite the devastation, the community is showing remarkable resilience and coming together.

Strangers Offering Support

• 🚚 Help has been arriving since Saturday, with an outpouring of support from strangers.
• 🍖 Barbecue smokers were brought by people from Rockport, who were previously aided by a fundraiser arranged by the Hunt Store owner in 2017.
• 🍽️ Three meals a day and supplies are being shared for free with anyone in need at the Hunt Store location.

Rebuilding Efforts and Community Spirit

• 💪 The owner of the Hunt Store, Haley Lairman, notes that people are in good spirits due to being together.
• 🏗️ Assurances have been given that the Hunt Store will be rebuilt, despite severe damage that makes it structurally unsafe.
• 🌟 The phrase "Hunt strong" encapsulates the enduring spirit of the community in the face of adversity.