A Third Death Has Been Confirmed From Catastrophic Texas Floods, Governor Says
Abbott said 3 people died and more than 700 homes were damaged as federal relief opened for 28 counties.
- On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott surveyed flood damage in Cotulla by helicopter, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding this month reached three.
- Nearly 1 trillion gallons of water fell on the three hardest-hit counties over three days, with catastrophic flooding this month damaging over 700 homes across Texas.
- Emergency personnel rescued more than 500 people during the disaster. Among the victims was 65-year-old John Mark Steward, whose mobile home was swept into the Guadalupe River.
- Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties, unlocking federal relief. Officials encouraged donations through RebuildTx.org, a state-sponsored foundation administered by OneStar Foundation.
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A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says
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A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods this month that prompted more than 500 rescues, damaged homes and businesses, and are still making some areas inaccessible.
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