Guadalupe River flood: How to help and how to find help

Texas Public Radio | By TPR Staff

Published July 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM CDT

Escombros de las inundaciones del viernes.

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Vigil in San Antonio accepts donations for Kerr County victims

People in San Antonio plan a candlelight vigil on Monday evening in Travis Park to mourn and honor the dozens of children and adults who died in Friday's floods. The event is hosted by Centro San Antonio and begins at 8:30 p.m.

Goodwill and the American Red Cross will be present to receive nonperishable donations for people in Kerr County.

The vigil will also remember the 13 victims of last month's deadly flash floods in San Antonio.

Guidance for people who want to help

Kerrville officials invited the public to monitor the city's Facebook page for the latest developments from that area.

Officials are also issuing guidance to the public regarding offers of assistance. They issued the following statement on Sunday:

"We have had many offers of volunteer support. At this time, we have all the resources we need. We are compiling a volunteer list if and when we need to call on volunteers. Salvation Army Kerrville is the point of contact for that volunteer database. Go to tcr.communityos.org or call 830-465-4797.

"We do not need food or water donations at this time. Monetary donations can be made at the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

"If you have a missing person, email kerrvillemissing@dps.texas.gov with the name and description of the missing person. You can also provide photos to aid in identification."

People can also call 830-465-4794.

The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund has been launched by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. All donations will go to vetted organizations that provide recue, relief and recovery efforts and flood assistance.

Dear San Antonio,
Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas.
We are donating a portion of tonight’s show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted.
If you would like to join me in…
— Shakira (@shakira) July 5, 2025

Pop superstar Shakira announced that she donated a portion of the proceeds from her Saturday night concert in San Antonio to help flood relief efforts.

She took time during her performance to remember victims of the devastating flood in the Hill Country. Before the show, Shakira posted on her social media her plan to donate a portion of the concert's proceeds to Catholic Charities, and she also shared a link for her fans to make donations to help victims.

Reunification centers

For campers: Your reunification center is at Ingram Elementary School, 125 Brave Run W, Ingram
For non-campers: Your reunification center is at Arcadia Live Theater, 717 Water St., Kerrville

Shelters

Shelters for those displaced by the flooding have been set up in Kerrville at these locations:

Medical shelter at First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Dr., Kerrville
Congregate shelter at Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Loop 534, Kerrville
Notre Dame Catholic Church, 929 Main Street, Kerrville
Schreiner University Event Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville

Looking for a loved one?

Authorities also advised people to call the Red Cross at 800-733-2767 if they are trying to locate a loved one.

How to help or get help

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to assist relief and recovery efforts. Find more information here.
Pick up/drop off of food, water, supplies and clothing established at Cross Kingdom Church, 3044 Junction Highway, Kerrville
Project Mend, which restores medical equipment for reuse, will provide wheelchairs, scooters, hospital beds, walkers and rollators to people affected by the floods. Find more information on its website or call 210-429-4057.
The nonprofit Mercy Chefs said in a statement on Saturday that it will serve hot meals "to victims, first responders and volunteers impacted by catastrophic flooding." Find more information here.
AT&T and the non-profit Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) have deployed its 40-foot Mobile Connectivity Center (MCC). This connectivity resource is free to the public and will further support those affected by the floods with access to Wi-Fi, 16 computers, and facilities to charge their devices. It is staffed by AT&T employee volunteers and ITDRC. The MCC will be at Schreiner University, located at 2100 Memorial Blvd, in Kerrville, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Trump administration approved on Sunday a disaster declaration for Texas to help Kerr County recover efforts. The statement added: "Individuals who sustained losses in the designated areas should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App."