Texas Hill Country Floods: Where to donate
KERRVILLE, Texas (KVIA) -- Dozens are dead after heavy flooding in Texas Hill Country this holiday weekend. The storm's death toll is now over 100, with search and rescue efforts continuing Monday evening.
Below, we've compiled a list of resources for those looking to give to the recovery efforts.
- Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
- Southern Oaks Church
- TEXSAR
- The American Red Cross of Central & South Texas
- The Salvation Army Central Texas Division
Attorney General Ken Paxton, meanwhile, put out a consumer alert against "bad actors" looking to scam people donating to the recovery efforts.
“There are no words for how wrong it is that morally bankrupt people are trying to take advantage of Texans by using this tragedy to scam them. Anyone engaging in these scams will face the full force of the law, and I will not rest until they are brought to justice,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I will continue to work to defend those impacted by this tragedy and also urge everyone to join me in praying for those affected by this terrible natural disaster.”
President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.
Texas governor says search and rescue mission continues after devastating flooding
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state remains in a search and rescue posture hours after devastating flooding tore through central Texas.
He said two state search and rescue teams, the Texas National Guard and a host of other agencies are continuing to conduct rescues Friday night.
"They will continue in the darkness of night … They will be nonstop, seeking to find everybody who is unaccounted for," Abbott said during a news conference Friday night.
The governor signed a disaster declaration for the affected counties.
