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President Donald Trump was expected to arrive in Kerr County, Texas, Friday afternoon, one week after the area was struck by catastrophic flooding.
Trump's visit comes a week after heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River in Kerr County to rise 26 feet in less than an hour, killing at least 121, including dozens of children at the nearby Christian summer camp, Camp Mystic. He and first lady Melania Trump will visit flood-affected areas, according to a statement from the first lady's office.
Nonprofit Joint Task Force K-9s is taking a team of four cadaver dogs to Kerr County, Texas in hopes of helping bring families closure after devastating flooding.
The number of people reported missing in Kerr County, Texas, as a result of last week’s flash floods continues to soar. Authorities say search teams combing through the debris and destruction there are looking for more than 160 people who disappeared in the raging waters.
State officials said rescue efforts in Central Texas following devastating flooding continue, emphasizing the state's continued commitment to recovery.
The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.
The number of confirmed deaths from the Texas Hill Country floods rose to 95 in Kerr County on Wednesday, Sheriff Larry Leitha said.
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.