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Flood debris from damaged homes and infrastructure could shorten the estimated six-year lifespan of Uvalde’s landfill, city manager Joe A. Cardenas said July 22, as city officials were preparing to begin assessing cleanup progress, equipment needs and employee workload.
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Flood recovery guide: Where to find help in Uvalde County
FREEVolunteer 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.
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 […]
President Trump signs FEMA request for Uvalde flood aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it would fund 75 percent of the cost of emergency protective measures in the region.
‘Document, Document, Document’: Uvalde prepares for flood assistance
Uvalde County Commissioners convene for flood assessmentWith a presidential disaster declaration request on its way to President Donald J. Trump’s desk, Texas must exceed a threshold of $58 million in disaster-related costs to qualify for federal aid. In order to do that, all affected counties, including Uvalde, need to start tallying up their repair needs.
Need to know: insurance, cleanup and resources
The Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company has bad news for area homeowners: you typically need a separate flood insurance policy to make a claim.
Gov. Abbott issues major disaster declaration in Uvalde
Officials announce donation, recovery resourcesAbbott announced a major disaster declaration and requested federal aid for 28 counties, including Uvalde, on July 17 after days of flash floods ravaged Texas.
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