LIVE BLOG: Flood recovery underway as searches continue July 9
TEXAS (KXAN) — Wednesday marks six days since flash floods in Central Texas that killed more than 100 people.
As survivors begin recovery efforts, state and local emergency responders continue to search for missing people in several counties.
At least 111 deaths have been confirmed in six counties. Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday afternoon that 161 people are missing in Kerr County alone. Overall, 172 people remain missing.
Here’s what we know about some of the victims.
Here are the top headlines:
- Resources for Texans affected by flooding: Find shelter, supplies and assistance
- Today’s forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team
- Why were flash floods across Central Texas so catastrophic? Read Meteorologist Freddy Vela’s weather blog post.
- Our previous live blogs: July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7.
- “Total destruction”: 10 still missing in Travis County, Big Sandy Creek area devastated
- “Hunt Strong”: Community icon, the Hunt Store, destroyed in Kerr Co. flood
- Austin Fire Chief defends response after accusations of delaying help for Kerr County flooding; Austin Firefighters Association president calls no confidence vote
- Final missing person in Burnet County is Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Chief, sheriff says
- How does FEMA work? Owner of emergency response company explains FEMA’s process
LATEST UPDATES
5:43 a.m. The Adam R. Scripps Foundation said it would contribute more than $1,000,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, Texas Search and Rescue, the business community and additional nonprofit organizations.
The foundation said it would also match community donations up to $150K.
2:22 a.m. NWS: “Isolated to scattered showers and storms are forecast today mainly for parts of the coastal plains, I-35 corridor and Hill Country. Isolated heavy rain is possible. Rain chances decrease late week and come back up over the weekend.”
