Catastrophic flooding in central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend has left at least 88 people dead, and dozens are still missing as rescue efforts continue. The disaster is one of the deadliest floods in the country in the past century.
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About 27 of the nearly 90 confirmed victims of the deluge were campers and counselors at an all-girls Christian summer camp, Camp Mystic. Ten girls and a counselor from the camp are among those who remain missing. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted on X on Saturday that he visited the camp that day, saying, “It, and the river running beside it, were horrendously ravaged in ways unlike I’ve seen in any natural disaster.”
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“The height the rushing water reached to the top of cabins was shocking,” he said in his post. “We won’t stop until we find every girl who was in those cabins.”
As news of the devastation has spread, many people are looking for ways to help. Here are some organizations that are aiding relief efforts.
The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund was created by the public charity Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to help support relief and rebuilding efforts. Donations can be made online or mailed to the foundation’s office in Kerrville, Texas.
TEXSAR
TEXSAR is a nonprofit first responder organization based in Austin, Texas, and has deployed at least 51 volunteers to areas affected by the flooding. The organization has asked for online donations to help aid its relief efforts.
World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen said its Relief Team is in central Texas to help support people who have been affected by the flooding in the area. The organization provides freshly made meals to people impacted by disasters. You can donate online to help support the organization’s work in Texas.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army said it has deployed a mobile kitchen and team to the area, at the request of local emergency management and authorities. The organization said it is offering meals, drinks, and emotional and spiritual care to people affected by the flooding. It is accepting online donations from those who want to help support the organization’s disaster response efforts.
GoFundMe pages
GoFundMe has collected a list of fundraising pages started by community members who have been affected by the flooding and are seeking help to recover from the disaster and rebuild their homes.
Austin Pets Alive!
The nonprofit organization has taken in more than 150 pets that were in areas affected by the flooding. The group said its top need was monetary donations, which can be made through its website. People can also donate supplies—including flea and tick meds, vaccines, plastic airline kennels for medium to large dogs, potty pads, dawn dish soap, and more—by dropping them off in the main visitor parking lot at 1156 West Cesar Chavez in Austin, Texas, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time. The organization is also seeking volunteers, foster families, and adopters.