Texas Flooding Update: 59 Deaths Confirmed in Kerr County

Ongoing Search and Rescue Operations

• 🔍 Search and rescue operations are continuing with over 400 first responders from more than 20 agencies.
• 🐶 More than a dozen K9 units are working in and near the river, supported by over 100 air, water, and ground vehicles.
• 🗺️ Operations are progressing from west to east along the riverbanks.

Confirmed Fatalities and Missing Persons

• 💔 As of 9:00 a.m., 59 deceased individuals have been recorded in Kerr County, including 38 adults and 21 children.
• ❓ There are 18 adults and 4 children whose identities are pending confirmation.
• 🏕️ Additionally, 11 campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic remain unaccounted for.

Community Impact and Support

• 🤝 The community is experiencing widespread grief, with efforts focused on reuniting families.
• ⚠️ Officials are urging the public to refrain from flying personal drones as they pose a danger to aircraft involved in rescue operations.
• 📞 A dedicated call center (830-258-1111) is available for reporting missing loved ones.

Volunteer and Donation Coordination

• 📢 For those wishing to volunteer or donate, a specific phone number (830-465-4794) has been provided.
• 🤝 The Salvation Army in Kerrville is the official partner for volunteer coordination and donations (830-465-4797).
• 💻 A website, tcr.communityos.org, is available for volunteer registration.
• 🌟 The hashtag #Currunited is being used to unite the community in supporting those affected.

Addressing Community Concerns

• 🏠 While the primary focus is on search and rescue, officials are working to address concerns from business owners regarding financial impacts like mortgages and utility bills.
• ❓ Questions regarding the lack of evacuation warnings despite prior threat assessments are being deferred to maintain focus on the ongoing rescue efforts.