Here's where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery
More than 100 people are dead and dozens more are missing after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country this weekend, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River.
More than a foot of rain fell in less than 12 hours, starting Thursday and going into Friday morning. This massive rain fell over a large part of the western Guadalupe River basin. Kerrville and west into the town of Hunt are the headwaters of the river.
The destructive fast-moving waters rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as torrential rains continued to pound communities outside San Antonio on Saturday, and flash flood warnings and watches remained in effect.
Here's where you can donate to Central Texas flooding relief
This fund will direct donations to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance. The Fund will support the communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort. It is in support of nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies, and local governments actively involved in response, relief, and recovery efforts.
The church, located at 122 Valley View in Kerrville, is accepting donations at the church but for those who aren't local, you can donate online.
The Austin-based nonprofit specializing in emergency response has deployed swiftwater rescue teams, boats, drones and search dogs to aid in the search for the missing. The group is aiming to raise $100,000 to sustain its efforts. Donations can be made online for those who are not local.
The North Texas-based group is accepting financial donations as they travel to Central Texas.
The Salvation Army in Kerrville is accepting online donations to help those impacted by the floods.
The Dallas school is sending its disaster relief team to Hunt on Monday. They will serve hot meals to first responders, those impacted and volunteers. You can donate via check and online.
The American Red Cross is accepting online donations.
Donations for supplies and charities are being collected online.
Mercy Chefs is providing free hot meals to families, first responders and volunteers impacted by the floods. They are also accepting donations to support their meal operations.
International Medical Corps is providing health facilities in Kerrville and the surrounding areas with medical supplies that will help these facilities remain operational and ensure that patients receive lifesaving services, and stands ready to send medical and mental health volunteers if requested. You can donate to the cause online.
Walmart, along with Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation, is committing up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support relief efforts in the region. This includes up to a $250,000 match of customer and member donations, that can be made online or in-stores and clubs in Texas, through the Walmart and Salvation Army match campaign.
Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis, is providing free, emergency housing to people impacted by flooding in Central Texas. You can sign up to host or donate at online with 100% of donations going toward funding emergency stays.
