What to know about getting help after the flood, making donations in San Angelo area
After over 14 inches of rain, flood victims are left without clothes, cars and even homes.
Are you looking for assistance in the wake of the flood, or would you like to donate? Here's how.
If you would like to make a monetary donation, the San Angelo Area Foundation has set up a disaster relief fund that can be found on the nonprofit organization's website.
If you have been impacted by the flood and need assistance, the SAAF asks that you document damages by going to damage.tdem.
PaulAnn Church at 2531 Smith Blvd. has been established as the new command center and hub for relief information and supplies.
The church is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and will have the Concho Valley Community Action Agency on-site doing intake for those who need a shelter voucher.
"As of right now we are not in need of more volunteers," the church said on Facebook Saturday morning. "Please message us if you would like your name to be added to our volunteer list. We will contact you as needs arise."
St. Margaret's Catholic Church at 2619 Era St. has its doors open to those displaced from the flood.
People can donate food, water and clothes. Resources will be distributed as needed.
Concho Valley Turning Point is accepting donations of water, nonperishable food and clothes at the warehouse located at 2400 S Hill Street from noon-5 p.m. Saturday.
"2-1-1 has been updated with all available resources so please call them if you need additional resources," representatives of the nonprofit organization point stated.
City Limits is accepting donations of bottled water, nonperishable food, hygiene items, diapers and wipes, first aid supplies, clothing and blankets at 4205 S Bryant Blvd.
Did we miss something? Email the details to rosanna.fraire@gosanangelo.com.
More: Historic rainfall leads to devastating flooding in San Angelo on Fourth of July
More: Independence Day's 14-inch rainfall swamps city, county and region in record flood
(This story has been updated to add a photo.)
This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: San Angelo area flooding: Where to get help, or donate to victims
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