A Texas non-profit foundation on Friday said $30 million has been raised to support those in Kerr County impacted by the recent floods. “In just one week, donors from across Texas and beyond have

Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.

The catastrophic Central Texas floods have claimed at least 121 lives and left 173 missing, as a report reveals that Kerr County officials were repeatedly denied state funding for an emergency flood warning system.

More than $30 million has been raised through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, with $5 million being distributed Friday, says the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — It has been five days since catastrophic flooding hit Texas on what was supposed to be a joyous Fourth of July, and at least 170 people are still missing in Kerr County as the death toll across the state rises to 111.

Kerr County is looking at how much warning was given before the flood and how to prevent the next disaster, while donations pour in for flood victims.

In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers and creeks.

Congressman Pete Sessions will join President Donald Trump in Kerr County on July 11 to survey flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts.

If you have a missing person, email [email protected] with the name and description of the missing person. You can also provide photos to aid in identification. The reunification center for those waiting on word about missing persons is at Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Loop 534.

Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.

The Trump administration isn't backing away from its pledges to shutter the Federal Emergency Management Agency and return disaster response to the states.