Dozens of people have died, and several people had to be rescued after flooding in Central Texas.

Many people across the state and around the country are seeking ways to help.

Texas Deadly Flooding: At least 27 dead in Kerrville

Kerrville officials give an update on the deadly flooding in the area. Search and rescue efforts are still underway.

On Friday night, officials asked people not to come to the area, because they could get in the way of first responders.

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

The Community Foundation, a nonprofit group in the area, launched the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help support local response, relief and recovery efforts.

All donations will go right to the organizations helping with the emergency.

Those looking to donate can click here.

Salvation Army

The City of Kerrville says the Salvation Army is taking donations for those affected by the flooding.

They are in need of non-perishables, hygiene items, bleach, brooms, shovels, trash bags, diapers, socks, baby wipes and trash bags.

The group asks any donations to be dropped off at 855 Hays Street.

Red Cross

The Red Cross has opened three shelters in Kerrville.

  • First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Calvary Temple Church, 3000 TX-534 Loop, Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Comfort High School, 143 US-87 North, Comfort, TX 78013

You can donate to the Red Cross by visiting redcross.org.

GoFundMe

The website GoFundMe is looking to help those in need of assistance.

The site has several verified fundraisers from people in need of assistance.

You can see the list here: gofundme.com/c/act/flood-relief#section-2 

Southern Baptist of Texas Convention

The Southern Baptist of Texas Convention is helping with efforts. You can make donations here.

Texans on Mission

The group Texans on Mission is looking for donations and volunteers. You can read more about them here.

Austin Pets Alive!

The nonprofit is in Kerrville providing medical care and will be transporting animals. They are working to bring pets from the Kerr County shelter to APA!

Here’s how you can support:

  • Volunteer to drive to the hill country to pick up animals and/or bring supplies, support the intake, care and placement of onsite animals, and/or help accept and sort supplies onsite at APA! for the next few days
  • Sign up to emergency foster a dog or cat to make space for incoming animals
  • Donations of supplies like pet food (dog and cat, both wet and dry), pet carriers, tarps, and towels. Supplies can be dropped off at our Cesar Chavez location until 7pm today (7/4) and then again tomorrow (7/5) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • If you can support in one of the ways above, please fill out the form linked in our bio!
  • Can’t help physically? Make a monetary donation now to support displaced pets by clicking the donate button above or visiting the link in our bio.

To donate, click here.

Read the full article about flooding in Texas by Adam Fullerton at Fox 7 Austin.