Share this @internewscast.com

KERR COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — In a media briefing Friday morning, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly confirmed multiple people are dead, several others are unaccounted for, and crews have made “dozens” of water rescues. He did not provide any specific numbers.

“Suffice it today this has been a very devastating and deadly flood,” Kelly said. He added that officials are having to fingerprint some deceased victims at the funeral home to identify them.

Various state and federal agencies are assisting in the recovery efforts, including the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM), Texas Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Reunification centers are set up at Ingram Middle School and the Arcadia Theater in Kerrville.

‘Rest assured, no one knew this flood was coming’

Kelly addressed how the county is a flood-prone area and that it’s used to dealing with floods when it rains, but called this event “sudden,” “catastrophic,” and the worst he’s seen.

“We didn’t know this flood was coming. Rest assured, no one knew this flood was coming,” he said. “This is the most dangerous river valley in the United States. When it rains, we get water. We had no reason to believe this was going to happen here. Whatsoever.”

Kelly also said the county does “not have a warning system,” and the event happened in a very short window. Officials had been closely monitoring weather conditions all morning.

How to help

“What we need is cooperation,” Judge Kelly said.

He asked anyone willing and able to donate to coordinate with the American Red Cross crews in town.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

NIH Reductions Highlight an Overlooked Challenge for Patients with Experimental Brain Implants

Carol Seeger eventually found relief from her severe depression through an innovative…

Struggling with grad school debt? Tips to manage it effectively

(NerdWallet) – Attending graduate school can enhance your career opportunities and increase…

Suspected Attacker Detained After Stabbing at Least 11 at Michigan Walmart

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — At least 11 people were stabbed at…

CNBC Ranks These 5 States as the Most Expensive to Live in by 2025

(NEXSTAR) – Despite President Trump’s assertion on social media that “the USA…

Tom Lehrer, Renowned Song Satirist and Mathematician, Passes Away at 97

LOS ANGELES – Tom Lehrer, a well-known and intellectual song satirist who…

US and EU Agree on Trade Deal Enforcing 15 Percent Tariffs

(The Hill) — On Sunday, President Donald Trump and Ursula von der…

Now You Can Use Venmo to Help Reduce America’s Debt

(NewsNation) – Americans looking to chip in to pay off the country’s…

CDC Reports THC Sickness in At Least 85 Customers at Wisconsin Pizza Restaurant

STOUGHTON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Three Individuals Discovered Unconscious After Plane Crashes into Ocean Near California Coast

MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) Three people were found unresponsive Sunday morning after a…

Alec Baldwin Discusses ‘Peanuts’ and Impact of ‘Rust’ Trial: ‘Aiming to Move On’

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alec Baldwin mentions that since the surprising conclusion…

How to Safely Drive Near Motorcycles: A Helpful Guide

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — When you’re driving near motorcyclists, a little extra…

Video: Crowd seems to apprehend and restrain suspect in Michigan Walmart stabbing incident

(NEXSTAR) Dramatic video shows the moment a group of bystanders confronted an…