Search for Texas flood victims paused
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It was the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month. Search efforts are expected to resume Monday.
The desperate search for people missing after the Texas floods continues as rescue teams continue to search the Guadalupe River. Along with the recovery efforts is a push for answers with NBC’s KXAS-TV in Dallas obtaining FEMA records showing that Kerr County did not use a wireless alert system to send alerts with safety instructions when flooding began.
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Sunday morning recovering efforts were suspended in Kerr County due to heavy rainfall and a new flash flood warning issued for the Hill Country.
More than two dozen Mexican rescue volunteers and firefighters have been looking for victims and clearing debris along the Guadalupe River. Others were left waiting for visas and humanitarian permits to cross the border.
Volunteers continue search efforts along the Guadalupe River after the Central Texas flooding, with some returning home after a week of emotional and exhausting work. Despite departures, new volunteers are stepping in,
Ford and its philanthropic arm are donating money, and dealers will donate cars and aid to Texans impacted. Toyota and GM have plans to help, too.
A small group of North Carolina volunteers with five mules and one horse is helping transport supplies in the ongoing search and recovery operation in Texas.