US EditionFirst Responders From Central Florida Head to Texas for Flood Recovery
TEXAS, JUL 8 – Virginia Task Force 4 and Mercy Chefs provide rescue and relief support after Texas floods killed at least 82 people, with volunteers serving thousands of meals to survivors and responders.
- On July 7, 2025, Virginia deployed two specialized swift water rescue units from Bristol and Virginia Beach to support flood recovery operations in Texas following a deadly flash flood.
- The deployment was initiated at the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s request, utilizing a mutual aid agreement that allows states to share resources during emergencies, in response to warnings of continued heavy rainfall.
- The Central Texas flash floods over the weekend claimed more than 100 lives, including 28 children, and left dozens missing near San Antonio.
- Governor Youngkin offered his condolences to those impacted by the unprecedented flooding in Texas as rescue teams prepared to operate in the hazardous water conditions.
- Virginia first responders and Mercy Chefs volunteers began relief efforts, providing meals and technical rescue support, highlighting ongoing assistance amid potential further flooding.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his family was saved from catastrophic Texas flooding
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin said his family was rescued by swift water crews and Texas Army National Guardsmen from catastrophic flooding in Texas. The Associated Press has reported that more than 100 people have died due to the devastating flooding in Texas, which particularly affected Kerr County. Following an event celebrating Youngkin's reduction of regulations in the Commonwealth, when addressing flooding in Texas, Youngkin …
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