Texas Floods: 6 Ways to Help the Devastated Communities
The fourth weekend in July became tragic while torrential showers quickly turned into fatal floods in Texas, taking the lives of dozens of children and adults in the central region of the state. Even if research and rescue missions are underway, the official number of death is still unknown and there is more rain on the horizon in the county of Kerr.
The stories leaving the Camp Mystic stories, a summer camp by Christian All-Girl, where most young campers and their advisers were able to evacuate to higher grounds, but more than two dozen people remain unable to.
If you are looking for a way to help the communities directly affected by these devastating floods in Texas as they repair and rebuild, here are some organizations providing field resources.
Kerr County Rescue Fund
The money given to the rescue fund against the floods of the county of Kerr will be sent to local government agencies, the first organizational organizations and non -profit organizations, and not on individuals or to replace lost or broken goods. All donations are tax deductible.
Click here to give any amount.
The Red Cross
The Red Cross has a vast network of services across the country, including through Texas, and works in affected areas (see their declaration on floods here), so even if you cannot make a donation directly to this particular problem, you can donate to their “help in the event of a disaster” program if you feel the most emotional and you know that the organization has a long and reputation of the provision of supplies more.
Make a donation here.
Gofundmes verified
If you prefer to donate directly to affected families, Gofundme has set up a destination page for fundraising funds related to floods. Some collect funds to help dislocated families or to replace flooded or destroyed houses; Some tragic cases collect funds to defray funeral costs for families who have lost dear beings in the wreckage.
Click here to see fundraising.
Kerrville Petts Alive
Kerrville Pets Alive, with Austin Pets Alive, is on the ground in the affected area by doing research and rescue work to find inappropriate animals, gather them with their owners, take care of the sick and the injured, and homeless animals until things were installed. They feed, lead and promote animals in need. And they take Paypal!
Click here to make a donation.
Texas search and rescue
Research and rescue are a voluntary team on the ground that uses drones, K-9 units, rafts and more to comb large areas the day after natural disasters.
Make a donation here.
Southern Oaks Church
Southern Oaks Church de Kerrville has opened as a donation center for affected families and is now in physical donation capacity; According to Instagram, the church has started to distribute gift cards so that families can buy what they need right now. You can make a donation directly to their program on their website by clicking on River Flood Relief Fund in the drop -down menu.
Make a donation here.
This is a story in development and this article can be updated.
