CENTRAL TEXAS — At least 109 people are confirmed dead and more than 160 remain missing following devastating flash floods across Central Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday.
Governor Abbott, after conducting an aerial survey of the flood-damaged zones, held a press briefing to provide updates on the state’s emergency response.
He warned that continued heavy rainfall poses additional threats, especially in Central Texas, the Hill Country, Big Country, and Concho Valley regions.
“We are in an ongoing rescue mission,” Abbott said. “Our priority is to save lives and ensure every Texan has access to help and resources.”
Temporary shelters have been established across affected counties, providing food, water, and medical care to those forced from their homes.
Officials are distributing essential supplies and coordinating with aid organizations to meet the urgent needs of impacted families.
The governor’s office confirmed that federal assistance has been requested to support ongoing relief and recovery efforts. Agencies including FEMA and the Red Cross are mobilized to provide logistical support and aid distribution.
Governor Abbott vowed that Texas would commit all available resources to ensure the recovery and rebuilding of affected communities. “We will stand by every Texan until this crisis is over,” he said.
