Here’s how the city of Fort Worth is helping out with Central Texas flood
The city of Fort Worth has sent firefighters, police officers, and opened a hotline to help families locate loved ones after deadly flooding in Kerr County over the July Fourth weekend.
The Kerr County Sheriff’s department reported at noon Monday that 75 people have died from the flood, and 10 campers from Camp Mystic are still missing.
As of July 7, the city received less than 10 calls from families seeking assistance,said city emergency management director Sonny Saxton in an email to the Star-Telegram.
The city is monitoring the event and providing assistance as needed, he said.
The city has sent 17 firefighters and three police officers to Kerr County to help with the response.
Saxton encouraged Fort Worth residents to help flood victims by donating to groups like the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. He also asked residents not to travel to the region since roads may still not be drivable.
“The unimaginable flooding in Central Texas leaves our hearts broken and full of grief,” Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said in a statement to the Star-Telegram.
“Please continue to join me in prayer over the coming days, weeks, and months for those impacted by this tragedy and for the loved ones of the beautiful lives lost,” she said.
Parker also expressed gratitude for the Fort Worth police and firefighters who have joined in the rescue effort.
“Fort Worth and all of Texas stands ready to continue to lend support in any way possible,” Parker said.
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