Texas flooding: Harris County Sheriff's Office collecting supplies for Kerr County victims
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - After seeing the damage from the Kerr County flood firsthand, the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is accepting donations to help the people who were impacted.
Kerr County flood: HSCO taking donations
What they're saying:
According to HCSO social media posts, the sheriff's office is collecting essential supplies to put in a 53-foot trailer.
The essentials include items such as hygiene products, meal cans with pop-tops, cleaning products, batteries and flashlights, and baby products.
Those who wish to donate can do so Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Donations can be dropped off at any HCSO District Substation:
- District 1: Spring - 6831 Cypresswood Drive
- District 2: Humble - 7900 Will Clayton Parkway
- District 3: Houston - 14350 Wallisville Road
- District 4: Houston - 16715 Clay Road
- District 5: Tomball - 23828 Tomball Parkway
The deadline for donation drop-offs is Tuesday, July 15, at 4 p.m.
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What we know:
As of 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, Kerr County officials reported 96 deaths, including 36 children, following the July 4 flash floods.
About 160 people are known to be missing, including at least five girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic.
The death tolls from Travis, Kendall, Burnet, Willliamson, and Tom Green counties brings the total number for Texas to over 170.
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The Source: Harris County Sheriff's Office and FOX 7 Austin reporting.