On July 4th, Kerr County, Texas, was devastated by a catastrophic weather event as months’ worth of rainfall fell in just four hours. The resulting flash floods caused the Guadalupe River to overflow, severely impacting the communities of Hunt and Kerrville. The flooding has led to tragic loss of life, with over 120 confirmed casualties, and has displaced hundreds of residents as emergency crews continue rescue efforts and damage assessments.
GEM and BStrong are on the ground providing critical disaster relief. Our teams are delivering immediate emergency aid and conducting damage recon to prepare for longer-term recovery efforts. We are actively supporting displaced families and individuals with BStrong cash cards to assist with those immediate & unexpected financial burdens. Distributions of our Family Necessity Kits, consisting of hygiene kits, non-perishable food, water, cleaning materials, and other necessities, is also presently taking place.