Search and rescue continues 2 weeks later
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.
A second wave of Indiana first responders were sent to Texas’ Hill Country region earlier this week to assist in response efforts after extreme flash flooding.
INGRAM, Texas — Search and rescue crews from Mexico were forced to halt their operations on the Guadalupe River in Ingram, Texas Monday as rain caused water levels to rise, complicating efforts to find victims of the deadly July 4th floods.
The catastrophic flash floods ... then rescue, then recovery. The Response Phase begins when the ICS is activated. This involves setting up an Emergency Operations Center and appointing an incident commander to coordinate efforts across all agencies.
Governor Abbott and General Nordhaus surveyed flood damage in Kerrville, Texas, and reviewed recovery efforts.
Crystal Smith was sifting through the debris on her property after the July 4 flooding in Kerrville when she came across a handmade Christmas ornament in the shape of a wooden house. On the back, it said “To: Paul and Trey.
More than 60 of Florida's first responders are on the ground in Texas, supporting recovery efforts after the July 4 flooding
A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.