Hill Country Flood Relief

Hill Country Flood Relief: How You Can Help

Our Hill Country community has been deeply impacted by the devastating July floods. In the face of loss and destruction, your compassion, support, and action can make a real difference. Whether you can give your time, share resources, or provide supplies, there are many ways to help.

Donate to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

Every dollar counts. Support the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund or organizations like TEXSAR that are actively responding to the crisis.

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Donate to TEXSAR

[Donate - Texas Search and Rescue ➔]

️Volunteer Locally

Volunteer Through the Texas Community Recovery Management System

If you have time to spare, register your information and make that beautiful drive to Kerrville. Right now, help is urgently needed with:

• Sorting and boxing donated goods

• Distributing food and essential supplies

Cleanup crews will begin deploying shortly. You can use the system to:

✅ List your skills
✅ Browse available shifts and job needs
✅ Join efforts based on your availability and ability

[Register to Volunteer ➔]

Donate Essential Supplies

Requested items include:

• Latex gloves & work gloves

• Dry socks

• Sunglasses, lip balm, sunscreen

• Liquid IV & non-perishable food

• Diapers & baby wipes

• First aid kits & hygiene items

• Cleaning rags, towels, brooms

• Shovels & 42-gallon lidded trash cans

• Bleach & cleaning supplies

• Flashlights

Help Pets and Animals

Kerrville Pets Alive is working tirelessly to support pets and their families impacted by the flooding.

You can help by:

• Donating pet food and supplies

• Volunteering your time

• Becoming a temporary foster

• Contributing financially

[Learn How to Support Kerrville Pets Alive ➔]

‍ ‍ Support for Individuals & Families

Disaster Unemployment Assistance
If your job or self-employment has been affected, you may qualify for temporary financial relief through the Texas Workforce Commission.

FEMA Individual Assistance
Provides grants for housing, repairs, and essentials not covered by insurance.

Texas Bar Association Disaster Legal Aid
Free legal support for disaster-related issues including:

• Insurance claims
• Landlord/tenant disputes
• Replacing lost legal documents

Support for Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses, homeowners, and renters recover from losses not covered by insurance.

❤️ More Ways to Help

• Volunteer Locally: Many local churches and community organizations are organizing cleanup crews and supply drives. Check social media groups and community boards for ways to plug in.

• Share These Resources: Even if you can't give physically or financially, spreading the word can help others find the support they need.

Additional Resources

️ Food & Meal Support

• Feeding America/Laredo & San Antonio Food Banks

• Operation BBQ Relief in Kerrville

• Mercy Chefs & World Central Kitchen on-site

⛪ Local Nonprofits & Churches

• Salvation Army Kerrville (855 Hayes St.)

• Cross Kingdom Church (3044 Junction Hwy)

• Kerrville Bible Church (Samaritan’s Purse Cleanup HQ)

• Ark of Highland Lakes

️ Shelter & Displacement

• First United Methodist Church (321 Thompson Dr.)

• Calvary Temple Church (3000 Loop 534)

• Notre Dame Catholic Church

• Schreiner University Event Center

Missing Persons & Legal Aid

• DPS Missing Persons Hotline: kerrvillemissing@dps.texas.gov | (830) 258-1111

• Texas Dept of Insurance: 800-252-3439

• Texas RioGrande Legal Aid | State Bar Legal Hotline: 800-504-7030

Mental Health & Emotional Support

• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs"

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas

⛏️ Disaster Relief & Equipment

• Samaritan’s Purse & Texas VALs coordinating cleanups

• Information Technology Disaster Resource Center

• TEXSAR’s ongoing recovery efforts

Stay Updated

Visit the Texas Department of Emergency Management's official page for updates and additional resources:
July Flooding Information – TDEM

Hill Country Is Stronger Together

Thank you for standing with Hill Country. Every act of kindness — large or small — helps rebuild lives, restore hope, and remind our neighbors that they’re not alone.