“…but this is why we do what we do,” said Mark Roye, our Somebody Cares Relief lead working once again in Kerr County, Texas, as well as Uvalde, in the wake of last week’s floods.
Doug and Lisa Stringer had been in the Kerr County area just days earlier, meeting with local pastors, homeowners, and community leaders as part of Somebody Cares’ ongoing recovery efforts from last year’s devastating floods. When the waters rose again, our team was already connected to the community and able to respond immediately.
Mark was on-site before floodwaters had even crested, and work began immediately after homes and businesses were accessible. By Saturday, volunteers were gutting and cleaning out homes, removing damaged sheetrock and insulation.
“We have seven houses in Kerrville that we are working on at this time, with the needs growing on a daily basis,” Mark reported.
“The drying out process and treatment for each of the houses should begin by tomorrow,” he said.
Meanwhile in Uvalde, at least 100-150 homes were damaged, some of them taking in over two feet of water.
“We have great partnerships in both of these locations with churches, businesses, and civic leaders,” Mark said. The most urgent needs at the moment are:
- Volunteers: for cleanup, demolition, and eventually skilled reconstruction.
- Equipment: including commercial dehumidifiers, floor fans, and ShockWave antimicrobial treatment.
- Building materials to begin restoration: including drywall, insulation, flooring, paint, trim, doors, and other construction supplies.
Mark estimates the cost for restoration will be $35-$45,000 per house, with the majority of homeowners having no flood insurance. With continued partnerships, donated resources, and volunteer support, SCA is positioned to make a significant impact in helping families recover from this disaster.
Your gift today will ensure these residents have the items they need at the time they need them.
Special thanks to Mercury One, Lowe’s of Kerrville, local church partners, and each of you who have provided prayers and financial support.
Please continue to keep our responders, volunteers, and partners in your prayers; and especially these precious residents and friends who are still in recovery, emotionally and physically, from last year’s flood.
Thank you for caring!
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