News Summary
San Antonio and Bexar County have declared a disaster following severe flooding from intense storms that caused over 6 inches of rain. The flooding has led to 13 tragic fatalities and significant infrastructure damage. Recovery efforts are underway, with local leaders seeking state assistance to address the aftermath and mitigate future risks. An investigation into the contributing factors to the flooding has been announced, aiming to enhance community safety and resilience.
San Antonio and Bexar County officials have declared a disaster following severe flooding that resulted from extreme storms on June 12 and 13. The storms unleashed more than 6 inches of rain across the metro area, leading to tragic fatalities and significant infrastructure damage.
The flooding claimed 13 lives, with victims ranging in age from 28 to 67. Among those who died was a U.S. Army firefighter who was engaged to be married, a dedicated grandfather, and a man who had recently celebrated his birthday. Most of the deceased were found near the intersection of Perrin Beitel and Austin Highway, where floodwaters overwhelmed vehicles stranded in traffic.
In response to this calamity, recovery efforts are currently underway, focusing on cleanup operations, infrastructure repairs, and securing support from the state government. San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh has informed Mayor Ron Nirenberg and the City Council that an investigation into factors that exacerbated the flooding will be conducted, aiming to understand how such a disaster could unfold.
Officials are assessing the financial impact of the storms. Mayor Nirenberg highlighted the urgent need for state-level assistance, conveying that the community’s resilience alone would not suffice to manage the aftermath of the disaster. Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai confirmed that steps are being taken to access the necessary resources for effective recovery.
Local leaders have reached out to Governor Greg Abbott for disaster relief and stabilization of the area’s infrastructure. The declaration of disaster will be in effect for seven days, with the possibility of renewal by the San Antonio City Council if needed.
On the ground, the San Antonio Fire Department played a crucial role in recovery operations, helping to recover 10 bodies and retrieve 15 vehicles from creek beds where they had been washed away by the floodwaters.
In light of this natural disaster, local council members have been advocating for enhanced infrastructure and equitable investments in community recovery efforts to mitigate the impact of future flooding. Currently, the rain outlook in San Antonio is anticipated to remain minimal in the upcoming week; however, officials are proactively requesting additional disaster declarations to prepare for potential future storms.
Similar federal assistance was made available last month to other South Texas counties that experienced flooding. This previous support enabled residents in those areas to apply for FEMA aid. Future disaster declarations in San Antonio and Bexar County may open the door for additional state and federal assistance, which could prove critical for the affected regions as they begin the lengthy process of recovery.
As the investigation and recovery efforts proceed, the focus remains on ensuring community safety, securing essential resources, and rebuilding infrastructure to better withstand any future weather events.
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