The search for two dozen missing people entered its fifth day on Tuesday after the Guadalupe River flooded six Hill Country counties. According to the BBC, at least 104 people have been killed in Kerr, Kendall, Tom Green, Burnet, Williamson and Travis counties following torrential downpours that began on Thursday. Reports of flood victims, flood details and the warning system process continue to evolve as more is learned.
As of Tuesday morning, according to multiple news outlets, Kerr County sustained the most losses at 84 people, devastating the town of Kerrville and taking the lives of 27 girls and staff members at Camp Mystic, an allgirls Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe river in Hunt.
Wimberley’s Mercy Chefs, spearheaded by Jay Bachman of the Wimberley Cafe, left Saturday for the stricken area to hand out hot meals to survivors, rescuers, and volunteers. According to an update shared by KWVH radio, “They are feeding tons of people. Parents have flooded the area. There are displaced vacationers and the law enforcement presence is huge. If you’re looking for a way to make a contribution that will matter, donate to Mercy Chefs. They are buying tons of food to feed as many as they can.”
On Sunday, Christy and Tad Dagenhart of Ace Hardware & Gift left for Kerrville to aid the ravaged region. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Christy wrote “Our small town is no stranger to this. Not too long ago, we were there. We understand truly and sincerely the sadness and desperation. If you are in Wimberley and would love to help, please consider joining forces with one of the multiple local efforts.” The Degenharts took a truck filled with donations of cleaning supplies, tools, brooms, storage containers, gift cards and cash to help with rebuilding, funeral expenses and other immediate needs.
KWVH’s General Manager Tim Kiesling provided updates throughout the weekend from the National Weather Service.
To help:
Communityfoundation. net
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, organized by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, who will direct funds to vetted organizations providing rescue, food assistance, and recovery efforts.
redcross.org/local/ texas/centraland- south-texas
The American Red Cross Serving Central and South Texas is helping people find shelter and reunite with loved ones.
Mercychefs.com
Mercy Chefs are taking donations online.
Internat ional MedicalCorps.org
International Medical Corps is providing health facilities in Kerrville and the surrounding areas with medical supplies that will help these facilities remain operational and ensure that patients receive lifesaving services, and stands ready to send medical and mental health volunteers if requested. You can donate to the cause online.
Airbnb.org
Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis, is providing free emergency housing to people impacted by flooding in Central Texas. Owners can sign up to host or donate online with 100% of donations going toward funding emergency stays.
Walmart.org
Walmart, along with Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, is committing up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support relief efforts in the region. This includes up to a $250,000 match of customer and member donations, that can be made online or in-stores and clubs in Texas, through the Walmart and Salvation Army match campaign.
Kerrville Kroc.
kerrvillekroc.org/KrocKerrville/ The Salvation Army in Kerrville is taking online donations.
southernoakschurch.com
Southern Oaks Baptist Church in Kerrville is taking online donations.
