'Catastrophic' flooding devastates Kerrville, Texas: How to help and where to get help
The death toll, which includes 18 adults and nine children, rose from 24 reported Friday night, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said during a Saturday morning news conference. Officials have not released further details about the victims as identification efforts continue.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing as more storms threaten the region, with up to 10 additional inches of rain forecast Saturday.
Here's how to help those in the area.
For Campers: Ingram Middle School, 125 Brave Run W, Ingram, TX 78025
For Non-Campers: Arcadia Live Theater, 717 Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028
Shelters for those displaced by the flooding have been set up in Kerrville at these locations:
Medical shelter: First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive Kerrville, TX 78028
Congregate shelter: Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Loop 534 Kerrville, TX 78028
Notre Dame Catholic Church, 929 Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028
Schreiner University, Event Center, 2100 Memorial Boulevard
Authorities advised people to call the Red Cross at 800-733-2767 if they were trying to locate a loved one.
Arcadia Live Kerrville: Raising funds for emergency relief and recovery
Austin Pets Alive!: Raising money, collecting donations, and organizing pet transports from Kerr County
Burnt Orange Buys: Donating 100% of July profits
Cabo Bob's: Donating profits from all locations on July 5 to victims in Hunt, Kerrville, and the Hill Country
Christian Assistance Ministry: Provide food, clothing and financial support.
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: Accepting donations for local response
Cross Kingdom Church: Drop-off location for physical donations is at capacity. The church has started a relief fun via Venmo @crosskingdom77 or online. Description should state "relief fund."
Daytripper HQ: Donating 100% of profits to flood victims
El Arroyo: Matching donations up to $4,000
Hands Off Central Texas: Fundraising for mutual aid rapid response
Hays County Justice of Peace Precinct 2 (Kyle): Accepting food and supplies donation from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Drop-off location is 5458 FM 2770 in Kyle.
Jester King Brewery: Collecting essential goods through Sunday for Kerrville
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: Established by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to support relief and recovery. Donate here.
Riverside Church of Christ: Partnering with Mercy Chefs, Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Inc. and Disaster Assistance Church of Christ to provide hot meals, water and emergency supplies.
Rockin' R River Rides: Matching donations up to $4,000
Southern Oaks Church: Organizing a supply drive
TEXSAR: Supporting search, rescue, and recovery efforts
William Chris Vineyards: Donating 100% of online bottle sales profits through Saturday
- Austin Monthly contributed to this story
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: How to help in Texas floods: Where to donate after deadly flooding
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