Texas, by flooding and Urban Search and Rescue
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.
Volunteers are hoping to find the owners of stuffed animals, photographs and other keepsakes salvaged from the debris.
Newport News Fire Chief Wesley Rogers said seven members of his department began work Monday morning in Kerrville, Texas.
Lawmakers should be holding public hearings now, demanding testimony from local officials, emergency managers and state agencies about what went wrong and how to fix it.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
More than 60 of Florida's first responders are on the ground in Texas, supporting recovery efforts after the July 4 flooding
A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.
He was more than just a friend, mentor, and leader — he was our family," the Marble Falls VFD said in a statement.