Kerr County, flooding
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Search and rescue teams continue their efforts in Kerr County following catastrophic floods.
State officials said rescue efforts in Central Texas following devastating flooding continue, emphasizing the state's continued commitment to recovery.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNSearch for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assistCrews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.
UPDATE: Kerr County Sherrif Larry Leitha reports that as of 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, there are 95 deceased. Among the deceased are 59 adults, 14 who are unidentified, 36 children and 13 unidentified children. There are still five children from Camp Mystic who are missing, as well as one counselor.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNWeather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear. - MSNThree hours and 21 minutes. That’s how much time passed from when the National Weather Service sent out its first flash flood warning for part of Kerr County to when the first flooding reports came in from low-lying water crossings.
As of 8:30 a.m. Monday, 75 deceased have been recovered in Kerr County, including 48 adults and 27 children. 15 adults and nine children are unidentified.
“When they issue a watch or warning, it triggers this algorithm and that’s what’s sent out to people’s cellphones,” Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore said. “It’s a simple Google search, Smith County Rave, or Smith County Emergency Alerts, and they can sign up for it through Smart911.”