Texas Governor Greg Abbott Provides Update on Flood Recovery and Missing Persons

Flood Recovery Efforts and Missing Persons Update

• 💔 Governor Greg Abbott expressed the heartbreak of Texans for those affected by the flooding, emphasizing that finding missing individuals is the primary job number one.
• 🗺️ A flyover provided a fuller perspective on the widespread and catastrophic damage, aiding in assessment of community needs.
• ⚠️ The governor stressed that Texas is committed to supporting the affected communities for the days, weeks, and months to come.

Fatality and Missing Person Statistics

• 📈 94 fatalities are directly associated with the flooding event in the affected area, with an additional 15 in other parts of the state, totaling 109 fatalities.
• 🏕️ From Camp Mystic, there are five campers and one counselor still missing, along with another child not associated with the camp, making a total of seven missing in Kerr County.
• 🏠 In other parts of the state, 12 individuals are missing, and a stunning 161 people are known to be missing in the Kerr County area alone, a number that could potentially increase.

Public Assistance and Reporting

• 📞 Texans are urged to call 830-258-1111 or visit kurvillemissingdps.texas.gov to report any friends, family members, or neighbors they believe may be missing.
• 🚨 Providing false information or making prank calls is a crime and hinders rescue efforts.
• 🤝 Grief counselors are available through five organizations to support affected family members, addressing their mental and emotional health needs.

Disaster Relief and Federal Support

• 🏛️ The immediate granting of a major disaster declaration by President Trump has expedited access to funding and resources for debris removal and individual assistance.
• 🛣️ The Texas Department of Public Safety is working 24/7 to repair roads and ensure they are passable as quickly as possible.
• 🏥 A public health emergency declaration is being prepared to facilitate healthcare and mental health providers from out of state assisting the affected areas via travel and telemedicine.