Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn on Devastating Flash Floods

Devastating Flash Floods in Central Texas

• 💔 Catastrophic floods struck Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, causing horrific loss of life.
• 🌊 The Guadalupe River rose an astonishing 26 feet in 45 minutes, with a flow rate exceeding that of Niagara Falls.
• 📍 The devastation was widespread, impacting Kerr County, Travis County, Williamson County, and Burnett County.

Victims and Heroes of the Tragedy

• 😔 Over 100 people died, including 27 young campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer camp.
• 💔 The loss is deeply felt, with many families grieving and loved ones still missing.
• 👏 Extraordinary acts of heroism were exhibited by individuals who risked and lost their lives saving others.

Rescue and Recovery Efforts

• 🚁 First responders and government officials, including Governor Abbott, President Trump, and Secretary Gnome, coordinated a swift response.
• ✅ Federal disaster declarations and resources were crucial for rescue and recovery operations.
• 🏊 Over 850 lives were saved through high-water rescues by the US Coast Guard, FEMA, and other agencies.

Stories of Sacrifice and Resilience

• 🌟 Dick Eastland, director of Camp Mystic, drowned while trying to save campers.
• 👨‍👧 Julian Ryan lost his life while ensuring his young children escaped their flooded home.
• 🏊 Scott Ruskin, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, is credited with saving approximately 165 girls from Camp Mystic.

Texas Spirit and Community Support

• 🤝 Texans demonstrated their tough spirit and resilience, coming together as a family in the face of disaster.
• 🏘️ Communities are supporting each other, with examples like the "Hunt Strong" sign and Texans from Rockport providing aid to Hunt residents.
• 🙏 Prayers and support are extended to the grieving families, with an emphasis on love, comfort, and unity.