(NewsNation) — Fast-moving floodwaters killed much than 80 people successful cardinal Texas implicit the Fourth of July vacation weekend, and dozens were inactive missing Monday.
An early greeting deluge of rain, astir 12 inches, flowed done Texas' Hill Country portion and raised the Guadalupe River by 26 inches. The flooding inundated homes, covered roadways and trapped residents — including children attending summertime campy successful the area.
Here is simply a database of organizations assisting successful the effort to assistance the Texas flooding victims.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has opened immoderate of its cardinal and confederate Texas shelters pursuing the flooding, according to local reporting.
Those wanting to marque donations tin sojourn RedCross.org or telephone 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) to marque a fiscal donation oregon docket a humor donation appointment.
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has acceptable up a Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
The nonprofit instauration volition way immoderate donations to vetted organizations aiding communities successful Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point and Comfort.
"While we are incapable to grant grants straight to individuals oregon families — oregon to money repairs to backstage spot oregon regenerate idiosyncratic belongings — we are committed to channeling resources to the trusted organizations moving tirelessly to assistance our neighbors successful need," the instauration leafage reads.
GoFundMe
Crowdfunding level GoFundMe has an ongoing database of verified campaigns retired of cardinal Texas.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army said it has served 1,700 meals and much than 10,000 drinks to those affected by flooding successful the area. The enactment is besides moving to distribute hygiene kits, blankets and different indispensable items.
“The Salvation Army is presently serving successful the affected communities of Hunt, Ingram and Kerrville. We person 3 afloat stocked mobile feeding units that began Saturday greeting serving survivors astatine exigency shelters successful Kerrville,” said Major Phil Swyers, with the Salvation Army successful Kerrville.
To marque a donation, telephone 1-800-SAL-ARMY oregon spell to helpsalvationarmy.org.
World Central Kitchen
The World Central Kitchen is asking for donations to proceed providing caller nutrient to flood survivors.
Volunteer with FEMA
For those looking to assistance connected the ground, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has a voluntary bureau liaison programme to "build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and assemblage organizations progressive successful disasters."
Can't volunteer? FEMA besides takes donations of indispensable items, though it does not urge donating your utilized clothing. Click here for much information.