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Kerr County flood relief fund raises $30 Million in one week
Read full article: Kerr County flood relief fund raises $30 Million in one weekIn just one week, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised more than $30 million for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, the organization announced Friday.
Kerr County Sheriff details response timeline for deadly July 4 floods
Read full article: Kerr County Sheriff details response timeline for deadly July 4 floodsSheriff Larry Leitha shared a detailed timeline of the county's response, which has been questioned by lawmakers, residents, and the media since the deadly floods.
Volunteers needed urgently at Houston Humane Society following Texas Hill Country flood rescues
Read full article: Volunteers needed urgently at Houston Humane Society following Texas Hill Country flood rescuesThe Houston Humane Society is urgently seeking volunteers after taking in 43 dogs displaced by recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country, exacerbating the already full shelter's resource strain.
Fort Bend County to host first-ever MyPI Teen CERT training for youth emergency preparedness
Read full article: Fort Bend County to host first-ever MyPI Teen CERT training for youth emergency preparednessFort Bend County Extension and Fort Bend 4-H will host one of Texas’ first Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings, offering local teens an opportunity to learn life-saving skills and gain hands-on experience in emergency preparedness.
Harris County cracks down on fraudulent fundraisers after Hill Country floods
Read full article: Harris County cracks down on fraudulent fundraisers after Hill Country floodsHarris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen is warning the public to be vigilant against scams following the recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
‘It hit my heart’: Volunteer finds Camp Mystic victim water bottle, returns it to family after flooding
Read full article: ‘It hit my heart’: Volunteer finds Camp Mystic victim water bottle, returns it to family after floodingAfter finding a child’s water bottle marked with a name along the flood-ravaged Guadalupe River, a volunteer used a Facebook group to track down the grieving family.
Gov. Greg Abbott says additional Texas counties approved for federal aid following floods
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott says additional Texas counties approved for federal aid following floodsGov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that the federal government has updated the Presidential Disaster Declaration following recent flooding in Texas to include additional counties.
Mattress Mack to hold prayer vigil for victims of Hill Country flood in Houston
Read full article: Mattress Mack to hold prayer vigil for victims of Hill Country flood in HoustonIn light of the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country, community legend and philanthropist Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale invites you to a prayer vigil to honor the lives lost and those still missing.
Using Kerrville to demonstrate how Texans can sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications
Read full article: Using Kerrville to demonstrate how Texans can sign up for CodeRED emergency notificationsThese services are free, and you can sign up either on your desktop computer or on a mobile device. Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to register for these life-saving alerts.
Understanding CodeRED emergency notifications in Central Texas
Read full article: Understanding CodeRED emergency notifications in Central TexasThe City of Kerrville broke down some of the various CodeRED uses on its website as well, noting that it uses white pages as the database to alert residents and businesses. However, registration, i.e., signing up for these notifications, is vital.
Coast Guard hero rescues 165 people from Texas Hill Country floodwaters
Read full article: Coast Guard hero rescues 165 people from Texas Hill Country floodwatersScott Ruskan, a 26-year-old Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey, was hailed as an "American Hero" after saving 165 lives during his first rescue mission in Kerrville, Texas, amidst severe flash flooding.
Years of plans, yet Kerr County did not move forward with flood warning system
Read full article: Years of plans, yet Kerr County did not move forward with flood warning systemKerr County officials have repeatedly discussed implementing a flood warning system since the devastating Blanco River flood in 2015.
‘Entirely preventable’: Drone collides with rescue helicopter during Kerr County flood search efforts
Read full article: ‘Entirely preventable’: Drone collides with rescue helicopter during Kerr County flood search effortsA privately operated drone collided with a rescue helicopter in Kerr County during ongoing flood recovery efforts, necessitating an emergency landing and risking the safety of first responders.
Coping with sudden loss after the Hill Country Floods
Read full article: Coping with sudden loss after the Hill Country FloodsSome losses knock the wind out of you and then keep on knocking. The kind that split life into before and after. That’s what so many Central Texas families are facing right now after the devastating floods on the Fourth of July.
In Texas Hill Country, where flash floods are common, questions linger about lack of warnings
Read full article: In Texas Hill Country, where flash floods are common, questions linger about lack of warningsSerious questions are emerging about whether more could have been done to warn residents in time.
Camp director among dead following catastrophic floods in Central Texas
Read full article: Camp director among dead following catastrophic floods in Central TexasThe beloved director of Heart O’ the Hills Camp, who was among the 32 victims of the devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country.