Kerr County, Texas and flood
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The number of confirmed deaths from the Texas Hill Country floods rose to 95 in Kerr County on Wednesday, Sheriff Larry Leitha said.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz joined Kerr County officials Monday during a news conference to update the public on the rescue and recovery efforts in Central Texas following the catastrophic flash flooding.
Residents say Kerr County’s use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions about when and how they utilized the system, which has been in place since 2009.
As of 8:30 a.m. Monday, 75 deceased have been recovered in Kerr County, including 48 adults and 27 children. 15 adults and nine children are unidentified.
Kerr County, Texas, is experiencing severe floods with a death toll of 95 and 161 missing, prompting extensive search and rescue efforts.
Officials reported at least 84 bodies recovered across Kerr and Kendall counties on Monday. That number is expected to grow.
There are more than 100 emergency personnel on the ground working to reunite families, the sheriff said. A large-scale search and rescue effort is ongoing.
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Kerrville Pets Alive said it's the hub for pet resources and recovery in Kerr County for the 40-mile stretch of the river.