How to help with, donate to flood recovery efforts
LIVE BLOG: 13+ fatalities in Kerr County, 20+ children missing from camp after flooding
Currently, state and local authorities asked the public to avoid affected areas while they work. Volunteers may get in the way of responders, or get injured or lost — adding to the workload. They also ask that the public not fly aircraft, including drones, into the area.
KXAN will update this story with other ways to help relief and recovery efforts.
The nonprofit group Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country launched a Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Friday afternoon to take in donations for 'relief and rebuilding efforts.' Donations will go to nonprofits and local governments. They will not be sent directly to individuals or families, nor fund the repair of private property.
Austin business El Arroyo said on social media that it will match donations of up to $4,000.
Austin Pets Alive! has asked for Austin residents to assist as emergency fosters and to pick up animals from Kerrville. It is working with Kerrville Pets Alive! to get shelter animals out of the area.
'Austin Pets Alive! is in contact with Kerrville Pets Alive! and has a team in Kerr County now to assist with any immediate pet needs,' said APA in a press release. 'We know from experience that this will be a multi-day process, and we are going to need a lot of help to save lives.'
Donations of pet food, animal carriers, tarps and towels can be dropped off at the Town Lake Animal Center — 1156 West Cesar Chavez St. — between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. said in a press event Saturday people can learn how to help from the City of Kerrville, TX – City Hall Facebook page.
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