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Hill Country leaders clarify what's needed — and what's not — after floods
Authorities in Texas say response and recovery efforts after the devastating Fourth of July floods are being complicated by traffic congestion and uncoordinated donations.
The big picture: Search efforts for 10 girls and a counselor missing from Camp Mystic, along with an unknown number of other people who have not been found, are ongoing.
What they're saying: " Our first responders were hampered by heavy traffic yesterday, mostly sightseers who are making things worse. If you're not from here, don't come here to see flood damage," the Kerrville Police Department said Monday.
What's needed
Supplies like heavy-duty metal freezer shelves, Liquid IV or other electrolyte mixes, cleaning rags, and financial donations (preferably via check to avoid fraud), per Kerr County Commissioner Rich Paces.
Experienced search and rescue volunteers are needed for Tuesday's search operations. Volunteers should report to the Center Point station by 7:30am.
Other equipment requests from Texas volunteer fire crews helping in Kerr County include: chainsaws, gas cans and eye protection.
What's not needed
Across the Hill Country, officials are urging the public to hold off on:
