Gov. Greg Abbott Provides Update on Areas Impacted by Central Texas Flooding
CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 15 – The National Weather Service issued alerts during the July floods that caused over 100 deaths in Central Texas, highlighting challenges in early warning and response systems.
- Devastating floods began on the Fourth of July in Central Texas, resulting in over 130 confirmed deaths and more than 160 people missing.
- The floods followed heavy rainfall of 6 to 10 inches across central Texas over the July Fourth weekend, causing rivers like the Lampasas and San Saba to rise rapidly and prompt evacuations.
- Rescue efforts continue in affected counties including San Saba and Lampasas, with search-and-rescue crews facing challenges due to ongoing heavy rain and flood watches still in place across the Texas Hill Country.
- Governor Greg Abbott announced up to $5 million in zero-interest loans available via the Micro-Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program, committing to support all affected communities until they have fully recovered.
- Counties have improved early warning systems after the disaster, enhancing flood response capabilities, while damage estimates exceed $200 million and recovery operations continue with local, state, and federal support.
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CovertAction Bulletin – Texas Flooding: The Real Culprit Is Capitalism - CovertAction Magazine
134 people have died and 101 remain missing after the Guadalupe River in central Texas overflowed as a result of 6.5 inches of rain falling over the course of three hours on the morning of July 4th... The post CovertAction Bulletin – Texas Flooding: The Real Culprit Is Capitalism first appeared on CovertAction Magazine.
Central Texas flood victims can report damage by phone or online through Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool
Texas officials are seeking public help with flood damage assessments using iSTAT survey following deadly flooding over the Independence Day weekend.
Texas flooding death toll rises with recovery efforts | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update today on the recovery efforts in Central Texas, saying there are now 131 people confirmed dead across the state. He shared those details after touring more areas impacted by flooding this weekend.
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