Alabama residents helping Texas flood recovery efforts on ground and at home

Yahoo

08-07-2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Whether it is at home or in Texas, some Alabamians are showing their support for those devastated by floodwaters.
'So many fatalities,' said Tony Dickey, a chaplain from Baldwin County. 'So many missing people. So many misplaced families.'
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Dickey was on the ground Monday helping in Kerrville, Texas. He said he is joining Mercy Chefs in supporting first responders.
'For us on the Gulf Coast, if we remember back whenever Katrina hit, all the debris fills,' Dickey said. 'It's the debris fills everywhere down through that river area.'
Dickey said that debris can take a toll of first responders, but the teams are dedicated. He said their dedication needs emotional and spiritual support.
'This is what they do, and they know how important it is to bring that child, loved one home to the family where they can have a chance to have peace by giving them a proper funeral,' Dickey said.
Dickey will be there to lend a hand to rescue teams, he said.
'The first responders, you've got to remember, these guys are out here in this heat,' Dickey said. 'They are away from home, and they're having to do multiple fatality recoveries.'
Gina Maiola with the Alabama governor's office said in a statement the state stands ready to assist Texas in its search and rescue efforts. Maiola stated Gov. Kay Ivey is actively working to align resources to send.
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