FEMA, Texas Open Disaster Recovery Center After Deadly Kerrville Floods

Following the devastating floods in Kerrville, Texas, that began on July 2 and have resulted in at least 110 deaths with over 160 people unaccounted for, multiple recovery efforts are underway. FEMA, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and the U.S. Small Business Administration have opened a Disaster Recovery Center at the First Baptist Church in Kerrville to provide face-to-face assistance to survivors for losses not covered by insurance and to connect them with local, state, and federal aid. Fort Hood Child and Youth Services is organizing a relief drive to collect essential items such as clothing, diapers, and blankets through July 18 to support affected families. Kerrville Pets Alive is actively searching for, rescuing, and reuniting lost pets with their owners, serving as a key resource for animal recovery along the Guadalupe River flood zone. Additionally, a local church has served as a reunification center, helping families come together amid the ongoing crisis. These coordinated efforts underscore the community and governmental response to the widespread destruction and human impact of the floods.