Ep 72: Texas Flood Victims
Ep 72: The Texas Flood Victims
This one will stay with you. Today, Carrie and Meg sit down to share the devastating stories emerging from the Texas floods that destroyed lives and forever changed families over July 4th weekend.
In this raw, emotional episode, we talk about:
- The unimaginable flash flood that rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, sweeping away entire camps and RV parks.
- The tragic loss at Camp Mystic, a beloved girls’ summer camp, and why so many young lives were lost.
- The impossible choices and heroic acts of teenage counselors who smashed windows, lifted kids to safety, and marked names on shirts—just in case.
- The Coast Guard rescuers, including a brand-new rescue swimmer who saved over 100 children in one night.
- The heartbreaking stories of siblings holding hands in the trees, parents searching miles of river, and survivors who will never be the same.
- Why the lack of a horn alert system—declined because of budget—makes this feel even more senseless.
- The hard conversation: What is the protocol, and how can we ever feel safe sending our babies to camp again?
Our hearts are with every family in Kerr County and beyond. If you’d like to help, we’ve included donation links in the show notes.
Hold your loved ones close. And take your warnings seriously.
DONATIONS:
American Red Cross of Central and South Texas
- They have deployed teams to support flood evacuees in Kerr and surrounding counties.
- Donations go toward shelter, food, cleanup supplies, and direct aid to families.
- Donate Here: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR)
- Volunteer teams assist with search and rescue, recovery efforts, and disaster response logistics.
- They were active in earlier floods in this area and typically deploy rapidly.
- Donate Here: https://www.texsar.org/donate/
Salvation Army Texas Division
- Provides meals, shelter, and long-term disaster recovery assistance.
- Donate Here: https://give.salvationarmytexas.org/
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