Your central location for Kerr County Disaster information and resources.
This is a united organization of Kerr Economic Development Corporation (KerrEDC), City of Kerrville, Kerr County, Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB), Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCVB), and the West Kerr Chamber of Commerce
Kerr Together
During this time, it is imperative to rely on official sources of information and participate in organized, structured relief efforts.
Top Priority and Notices
Governor Abbott announced disaster unemployment assistance for Texas Flooding
Alamo Workforce Solutions personnel are available to process unemployment daily from 7 am - 7 pm at the Kerrville Career Center starting immediately.
They will also be assisting with all other agency funding applications (SBA, FEMA, LiftFund, etc)
1099 workers are now included in this benefit and can apply for unemployment assistance.
Individuals affected by the flood can apply for benefits online through the Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling TWC at (800) 939-6631 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Do Not Come to Volunteer Without a Contact Person and Approval
We are currently in Phase 1 of this crisis: Search and Rescue Operations. NO search and rescue help is needed at this time! Areas outside of Kerr County are still looking for search help and we ask that you contact those communities directly.
We are currently accepting Volunteer Information that is being dispersed to various agencies organizations in an order to coordinate volunteers. Please complete the Volunteer Application and you will be contacted as soon as possible.
Most Kerrville Donation Sites Are Full
Do Not Disturb Large Debris Piles
We are still looking for victims. If a pile is large enough to need heavy equipment to clean, call 830-257-8181 to have the city send a search team to check the pile first. This applies to big tangles where a person could be. Smaller piles are fine to be cleaned up.
Burn Bans for All Kerr and Kendall Counties - No Burning Permitted
Updates from Local Authorities
No unvetted donations are being accepted in Kerrville.
Please fill out the Resource Contact Form and you will be contacted with where to donate or who to connect with depending on your available Resource.
Please also consider other communities that still have needs, such as San Angelo, Marble Falls, Leander, and Kendall.
Most Pressing Current Need is Monetary Donations
Consider monetary donations to local churches/donation sites and local Fire Departments.
Hunt Volunteer Fire Department - Your donations support our department's vision of giving back to the community and will help us grow and service Hunt and the Kerr County Area. Please consider donating today. Would you like to know more about how your donations benefit our community?
Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department - We are dedicated to serving those in our community at their greatest time of need. Your contribution today helps us make a difference.
Center Point Volunteer Fire Department - Replace lost equipment and building damage
Ingram Fire Department - Replace lost equipment and building damage
Kerrville Pets Alive! - Money goes towards care of found animals, boarding, and cremation of recovered pets.
Riverside Nature Center Association - Building and grounds repairs
Hill Country Arts Foundation Donation - Building and grounds repairs
The Dietert Center (Aging Support and Meals on Wheels) - Building and grounds repairs
Visit our Relief and Recovery Resource section to donate directly to local vetted organizations
Business Disaster Relief Center
If you are a business and need assistance please complete the Business Flood Relief Intake Form. You will be contacted individually with specific information based on your business needs.
If you are an individual or business with resources that you would like provide to the community please complete The Resource Contact Form.
Disaster Relief Funds
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support local response, relief, and recovery efforts following the devastating July 4th flood.
All donations will directly benefit organizations working on the front lines of this emergency. Full details are available at the link above.
Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund
The Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund is dedicated to supporting the long-term rebuilding efforts of the Kerrville Area. While immediate needs are being addressed, this fund will remain in place to assist businesses with the ongoing recovery and restoration in the months to come.