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A number of these businesses — including Hill Country Vision Center and Texas State Optical, both on West Water Street — operate in the stretch of downtown hit hardest by the July 16 flooding. If you know of others on that block that took on damage, let us know and we’ll make sure they’re included.

During this latest flood, that’s exactly what happened. The Lead produced 13 extra emails beyond our normal schedule, including Saturday and Sunday editions last week alone, to make sure this community had accurate information when it mattered most.

As Kerr County continues recovering from Thursday’s flooding, a wide network of local, regional and national organizations has mobilized to help residents and business owners. Here’s a complete guide to who’s involved and how to reach them.