The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans are teaming as much as support flood restoration efforts of their state.
The NFL’s X account introduced Sunday that the 2 Texas-based groups and the NFL Basis are collectively contributing $1.5M in donations to these affected by flooding in central Texas.
The league informed The Athletic’s Bob Harkins the cash will probably be used to “present each fast help and long-term sources to these impacted by the catastrophic flooding.”
The dying toll from the flooding continues to rise. CNN reported no less than 59 individuals, together with 21 kids, have died in Kerr County, 65 miles Northwest of San Antonio. At the very least 11 campers and one counselor are lacking from Camp Mystic, a personal Christian summer season camp for women situated on the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stated that greater than 800 individuals have been rescued from the floodwaters. Nonetheless, there’s nonetheless uncertainty about how many individuals are lacking, as many guests spent the Fourth of July weekend alongside the Guadalupe River.
The Related Press reported waters on the Guadalupe River rose to 26 ft — the peak of a two-story constructing — 45 minutes earlier than dawn Friday.
“We by no means quit on on the lookout for somebody. We have had storms up to now the place individuals have gone down 10, 15 miles, and you discover them later they usually’ve survived,” Patrick informed NBC Sunday (h/t CNN). “These hours, after all, are getting lengthy now.”
The Cowboys and the Texans each launched statements within the wake of the floods.
The Federal Emergency Administration Company (FEMA) has been activated following a significant catastrophe declaration for Kerr County, which is able to help first responders of their rescue efforts.
