Overview

• President Trump and first lady Melania visited Kerrville on July 11 to oversee federal support and meet with affected families.
• More than 120 people have died and roughly 170 remain missing as rescue teams struggle with flooded, damaged routes.
• Governor Greg Abbott expanded the presidential disaster declaration to ten counties, unlocking additional FEMA Individual and Public Assistance programs.
• Federal and local officials face scrutiny after reports of up to 90-minute delays in flood alerts and pre-authorization rules for FEMA contracts over $100,000.
• Multistate relief efforts by California’s EMAC Urban Search and Rescue task force and the Texas National Guard continue despite logistical and terrain challenges.