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- Search efforts continue in Kerr County, where 59 people have confirmed dead after massive flooding
Travis County to hold press conference Sunday amid deadly flooding response
Travis County officials will update the public on their flood response efforts Sunday morning after declaring a disaster.
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Travis County officials and local emergency agencies will hold a press conference on Sunday morning to provide an update on the county’s response to widespread flooding that has led to several confirmed deaths in the area.
The briefing, scheduled for 10:30 a.m., comes after Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued a disaster declaration to expedite emergency coordination and response efforts.
The county said the declaration enables faster access to critical services, including debris removal, road clearance, search and rescue operations, and support for displaced residents. County officials have also requested state and federal assistance to bolster local resources.
Travis County emergency responders performed dozens of water rescues Saturday.
Travis County spokesperson Hector Nieto confirmed that a body was discovered in the Briarcliff area of western Travis County. According to Chief Donnie Norman with Travis County Emergency Services District 1, two others were found dead as crews responded to dozens of rescues in northwest Travis County, mostly along Big Sandy Creek and Cow Creek. A fourth death was confirmed Saturday evening.
In a press conference on Saturday in Kerr County, Gov. Greg Abbott extended an existing disaster declaration to several counties, including Travis County.
Representatives from the Travis County Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Services Department, Sheriff’s Office, local Emergency Service Districts and Austin-Travis County EMS are expected to provide updates on ongoing response efforts, the impact on area communities and safety guidance for residents.