Texas Flash Flood Update: 87 Confirmed Dead in Kerr County

Kerr County Flood Recovery Efforts

• 🚨 Hundreds of first responders are actively searching along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County for missing individuals.
• 💔 As of 8:00 a.m. Central Time, 87 deceased individuals have been recovered, including 56 adults and 30 children.
• 📌 Identification is still pending for 19 adults and seven children, with one additional person unidentified.
• 🏕️ Five Camp Mystic campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for.

Unified Response and Community Support

• 🤝 City, county, state, and federal experts are working as one unified team to manage the recovery efforts.
• 🙏 The outpouring of generosity and donations has been tremendous, with plans for a new system to handle contributions being developed.
• 💰 Financial donations can still be made through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country at communityfoundation.net.
• 🕊️ The community is asked to pray for those who mourn, those who wait, and those who help.

Search and Rescue Operations

• 🌊 Texas Game Wardens have deployed over 300 game wardens to assist in the search and rescue operations.
• 🚁 Resources include two helicopters with hoist teams, 12 drone teams, 10 K9 units, and numerous swiftwater and airboat crews.
• 🚧 Search efforts are extremely challenging due to large debris piles, hazardous conditions, and ongoing water presence.
• 🧠 Officer wellness and crisis intervention are key components, with support systems in place for first responders dealing with the tragic nature of the recoveries.

Road Safety and Public Guidance

• ⚠️ Substantial road damage has occurred, with some roads closed for safety; crews are working to repair them.
• 🚗 The public is asked to limit travel to allow first responders unimpeded access and to avoid sightseeing.
• 📞 Those who believe they have seen a victim are urged to notify emergency services via 911 or the non-emergency number (830-257-8181).

Ongoing Operations and Future Updates

• ⏳ While the last live rescue was made on Friday, recovery operations are continuous.
• 🌧️ Anticipated rainfall may impact search patterns, but air and drone capabilities will help maintain search efforts.
• 🗓️ Officials will provide the next update at 5:00 PM, or sooner if critical information becomes available.