Texas Floods: Governor Abbott Confirms 135 Deaths, Calls Incident Deadliest in State History

Flood Recovery Update

• 📌 Governor Greg Abbott confirmed 135 deaths statewide due to recent flooding.
• 🎯 The Kerrville area alone accounted for 116 of these confirmed fatalities.
• ⚠️ Abbott stated that this flood is now considered the deadliest in Texas history, surpassing Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Disaster Response and Preparedness

• 🗺️ Recovery efforts are ongoing across central Texas, with a focus on Tom Green County.
• 🤝 Over a dozen local and state agencies are collaborating on the ground in Tom Green County.
• 💡 Tom Green County is highlighted as a model for disaster response, due to pre-event training and organized execution.
• ❤️ The governor emphasized that saving lives is the top priority in any disaster scenario.

Future Preparedness and Special Coverage

• 📈 San Angelo, which experienced record rainfall, will be part of a broader review during a special legislative session.
• 🔍 The session aims to strengthen emergency preparedness and warning systems statewide.
• 📺 Special coverage, titled "Hearts and Heroes: Flooding in the Texas Hill Country," will air on WFAA Plus to honor victims and highlight heroes.