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State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.
Indiana’s elite Task Force One has deployed 35 more emergency responders for search and recovery efforts to flood-devastated Texas. It is one of 28 federal squads across the country.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Illinois was one of 24 states offering assistance as 101 people remain missing and at least 132 people died, according to officials. PAWS Chicago is receiving 22 dogs from central Texas that are expected to arrive in the city Monday night.
Charlie Barnes, Nicholas Fuches, and K9 Sabii make up MO/AR Tracking and Rescue team in Texas right now. Those in Springfield may recall that Barnes helped track down a German Sheppard named Boe in Springfield after he was hurt in a crash last year.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.
Sunday morning recovering efforts were suspended in Kerr County due to heavy rainfall and a new flash flood warning issued for the Hill Country.
Vanessa Bryant acknowledged the Mexican rescue teams' efforts in Texas flood relief with a simple heart on social media. This quiet gesture resonated