International Medical Corps is responding to the devastating flooding that swept through the Hill Country region of central Texas on July 4, killing at least 121 people, including dozens of children. Rescue-and-recovery efforts continue, with at least 170 people reported missing. Working in coordination with the Texas Association of Community Health Centers and other partners, we are providing critically needed relief and recovery supplies to help affected communities, and stand ready to deploy medical and mental health volunteers if needed.
We are supporting health facilities in Kerrville and the surrounding areas—procuring and delivering supplies that will help these facilities remain operational and ensure that patients receive the resources and services they need.
Twenty-four federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) operate within a 50-mile radius of Kerrville, serving vulnerable populations—including low-income, uninsured and elderly residents, and those living with chronic conditions.
Already one of the deadliest floods in the United States in more than a century, the disaster is ongoing, with continued rainfall interrupting search-and-rescue efforts and exacerbating existing damage. Support is urgently needed to expand our response and ensure access to essential services for affected Texans.