Hunt water system restoration underway as community services expand for flood victims

The Hunt Community water system is expected to resume operations soon under a boil water notice as relief organizations expand services for residents recovering from catastrophic flooding that killed 68 people across Kerr County.

When the Hunt water system comes back online, residents will be required to boil water vigorously for three minutes before consumption until further notice, officials said.

The restoration marks progress in rebuilding infrastructure devastated by Friday’s historic flooding, which damaged water treatment facilities and left thousands without clean water access.

Expanded Food and Supply Distribution

HEB has established a mobile kitchen at Ingram Tom Moore High School, serving lunch and dinner starting Monday for as long as needed. The company is also distributing essential cleaning supplies including rakes, shovels, brooms, mops, wipes and Clorox products at no charge to anyone in need.

The distribution point provides critical resources for residents beginning the massive cleanup process in flood-damaged areas where homes and businesses were inundated with contaminated floodwater.

World Central Kitchen continues coordinating with the Salvation Army to provide meals for first responders conducting ongoing search operations for 10 missing Camp Mystic campers and one counselor.

Animal Rescue Needs Support

Kerrville Pets Alive reported being “absolutely overwhelmed” by community support but urgently needs monetary donations to continue rescue operations as more displaced animals are expected to be found.

The organization’s most critical supply needs include work gloves, surgical gloves, paper towels, pet wipes, laundry soap, Clorox wipes, heavy-duty trash bags and storage totes.

“Your support will help us continue our lifesaving work and prepare for the needs still to come,” the organization said.

Donations can be made at kerrvillepetsalive.com, through Venmo @kerrvillepetsalive, or by mail to KPA, 317 Sidney Baker S., Suite 400, PMB 345, Kerrville, TX 78028.

Scam Warning

Kerrville Pets Alive warned that someone is fraudulently using Venmo to solicit funds on their behalf. The organization’s only legitimate Venmo account is @kerrvillepetsalive.