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Central Texas experienced torrential rain over the July Fourth holiday weekend, leading to major flooding. More than 100 people died in six counties, including several children at an all-girls Christian summer camp on the Guadalupe River. Many more were displaced from their homes.

How to help people affected by Kerrville-area floods

Two people stand watching the flooded Guadalupe River next to debris and a silver can that's landed on a guardrail.
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Texas Public Radio
Camp Mystic said Monday that 27 of its campers and counselors died in the flooding.

At least 87 people have died in Kerrville-area floods, as of Tuesday morning, as first-responder teams search for missing people.

Disaster relief organizations have deployed to the Texas Hill Country to help those affected. Here are some ways you can help.

The Red Cross

The American Red Cross Serving Central and South Texas has opened shelters in the affected areas. Visit and select “Your Local Red Cross� or Disaster Relief as a donation option. You can also call 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669) to donate over the phone.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Texas� mobile kitchen is providing meals and hydration to those affected by the floods in Kerrville. You can support their work by donating at or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

You can visit for current volunteer opportunities. The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Kerrville is coordinating donations of nonperishable goods, personal hygiene items, diapers, baby wipes and trash bags, among other items, at 855 Hays St. The center, which is posting regular updates on its , is also accepting donations.

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has started the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help vetted organizations that are providing rescue, recovery and relief efforts, the nonprofit says. The says the fund will support the communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point and Comfort. Visit for more details.

Austin Pets Alive!

The Austin animal shelter has a team in Kerrville providing medical care and transporting animals to its shelter. APA, which says it has taken in more than 150 pets from flooded areas in Kerr and Williamson counties, is looking for help with fosters, volunteers and donations. Visit for more details.

World Central Kitchen

The nonprofit, founded by chef José Andrés, has a team on the ground in Kerrville providing food and water relief. Visit for details on making a donation and to follow for updates. On Friday, they were providing meals to stranded campers at Camp La Junta.

Junior League of Austin

The nonprofit charitable organization said Saturday that it far exceeded the number of physical donations it expected to receive and was no longer accepting donations at its Community Impact Center at 5330 Bluffstone Lane in Austin.

Follow the Junior League of Austin on its social media pages for updates on donations of physical goods.

TEXSAR

The group, a nonprofit first responder organization that helps with disaster response, has a $250,000 fundraising goal. Visit for details on how to donate and for updates on the group’s mission.

GoFundMe

The popular crowdfunding website has for Kerrville-area flood victims. GoFundMe says it will add to the list as it's able to verify requests. Under “Texas flood relief,� you can search for fundraisers by location.

Austin-area flood relief

  • : ADRN has volunteer opportunities and is also seeking donations to support its flood response in the Austin area.
  • : The organization, which says it will provide direct financial assistance to those affected by flooding in Williamson County, is about halfway to its new fundraising goal of $1 million. The foundation has set up a for AGÕæÈ˰ټÒÀÖ County flood victims in the Sandy Creek and Cow Creek areas.
  • : The group says it is coordinating emergency food distribution to flood victims in Central Texas.
Andy Jechow is the audience engagement editor for KUT News. Got a tip? Email him at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @AndyJechow.
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