Gov. Abbott Provides Update After Visiting Flood-Damaged Areas

KERRVILLE, TX — Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas is transitioning from emergency response to recovery after severe flooding impacted communities across the state last week, damaging hundreds of homes and infrastructure.

Abbott surveyed flood damage by helicopter Monday over the Kerrville area before meeting with state and local emergency officials to receive updates on ongoing recovery efforts.

"I want to thank all the first responders, volunteers, and our fellow Texans for the swift and effective response to the floods," Abbott said. "We are now transitioning into the process of cleanup and rebuilding. The state is working with local officials to expedite debris removal and accelerate the rebuilding process. We have identified about 490 homes that sustained damage. If you want to donate to assist your fellow Texans who have been affected by these horrific floods, please go to rebuildtx.org."

During the aerial assessment, Abbott viewed flood damage to neighborhoods, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. He was joined by Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd and Texas Military Department Adjutant General Thomas Suelzer.

Following the tour, the governor met with emergency management officials to discuss the latest search and rescue operations, debris removal, infrastructure restoration and recovery efforts.

Abbott said the state continues to provide personnel, aircraft, boats, high-water vehicles and other resources to assist local governments and families affected by the flooding.

The governor also urged residents in impacted areas to monitor local weather forecasts, avoid driving through flooded roadways and follow instructions from state and local officials.

Joining Abbott at a news conference were Kidd, Suelzer, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, local emergency management officials and other state and local leaders involved in the response.

State officials said Texas remains in an elevated response posture and will continue coordinating with local, state and federal partners until recovery efforts are complete.

Texans seeking disaster recovery resources, preparedness information and assistance can visit the state's disaster recovery websites, while current road conditions are available through the Texas Department of Transportation.

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