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Volunteer groups, churches, nonprofits and local agencies have mobilized across Uvalde County to help residents clean out homes, replace essential supplies, find temporary housing and begin the recovery process. The following organizations are offering assistance for flood-affected residents.
County and city extend local disaster declaration
FREEThe Uvalde County Commissioners Court extended the local disaster declaration for 30 days when they met at 3 p.m. July 21.
BARC distributing free pet supplies
FREEThe Briscoe Animal Resource Center, 1409 N. Camp St., is distributing free pet supplies to people affected by the recent flooding. Available donations include dog and cat food, plastic pet carriers, toys and treats, collars and leashes, bowls and blankets. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 830-275-9082.
Temporary disaster tax exemption available for damaged properties
Property owners whose buildings were damaged in the July flooding may qualify for a temporary property tax exemption. Gov. Greg Abbott declared Uvalde County a disaster area July 14, making eligible property owners able to apply for the exemption through Oct. 27, 105 days after the disaster declaration. To qualify, improvements to a property must have sustained at least 15% […]
City offering roll-off containers July 21-22
On July 21 and July 22 at the Memorial Golf Course and behind the Dollar General on 311 E Antonio street, residents can drop off waste from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the sites, residents must show identification and cannot dispose of tires, batteries or oil according to a Facebook post from the city. The city previously offered containers at Morales Junior High and at the Civic Center on July 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Uvalde picks up the pieces of its highways
FREE Floods damage asphalt, collapse bridgeAccording to the Texas Department of Transportation, only nine state roadways remained affected by flood-related damage and debris as of July 20.
City, county to address disaster declarations
FREEUvalde city and county governments have announced special meetings this week to discuss next steps in flood recovery. Uvalde County Commissioners will meet at 3 p.m. July 21 to discuss extending and modifying the local declaration interim county judge Jerry W. Bates signed July 14. Commissioners will meet at the courthouse, 100 N. Getty St. There will not be a […]
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