Three individuals remain missing in Kerr County after the July 4 flooding in Central Texas, according to a Sunday update from the Kerr County Flood Disaster Joint Information Center.
Many individuals who were initially reported missing have been verified safe and removed from the list through an ongoing effort as state and local agencies follow up with reports.
“We are profoundly grateful to the more than 1,000 local, state, and federal authorities who have worked tirelessly in the wake of the devastating flood that struck our community,” Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said. “Thanks to their extraordinary efforts, the number of individuals previously listed as missing has dropped from over 160 to three.”
Recovery operations continue throughout the Guadalupe River watershed by search teams from local, state, national and international agencies.
Officials confirmed there have been 107 deaths in Kerr County. Of that total, 70 are adults and 37 are children.
“Our thoughts remain with the families still awaiting news, and we will continue to stand with them as efforts persist,” said Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr.
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In response to questions about what people can do to help the area recover from the deadly flood, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a 501(c)(3) charity serving the Texas Hill Country, has established a relief fund to support vetted local response, relief and recovery efforts. Organizers said all donations go directly to organizations working on the front lines of the July 4 flooding emergency. All donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt for your gift. To learn more or donate, visit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country here.