Texas Game Wardens Flood Response
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state and play a critical role in the state’s emergency response efforts.
They have responded to numerous calls for service to include residents needing to be rescued and evacuated from flooded homes, vehicles submerged in floodwater and vehicles swept off roadways. These responses have and continue to be conducted by boat, vehicle and helicopter, with support from our unmanned aircraft systems (drones) pilots. Additionally, aviation assets work with local and state agencies to evaluate roadways and infrastructure. Wardens are also completing welfare checks for individuals who have elected to shelter in place.
Over the course of this response, Texas Game Wardens have been deployed to the following counties: Uvalde, Crockett, Medina, Kerr, Bandera, Real, Val Verde, Kimble, Comal and Edwards. This is subject to change at any time.
The following statistics are accurate as of 3 p.m., July 18. The statistics are for Texas Game Wardens only. The response to this weather event is overwhelmingly a joint effort amongst local, state and federal agencies. We are unable to provide information on overall response statistics or what other agencies have completed.
Rescues: 153
Evacuations: 92
Pets/Animals Evacuated: 5
We will continue to monitor the situation and remain in a heightened state of readiness.
These updates will be sent daily after 3:30 p.m. for as long as Texas Game Wardens are involved in response efforts.
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Visual Assets
Visual assets from our ongoing response efforts are available on our Flickr account: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZaBS.
Please credit Texas Game Wardens when using visual assets.
Additional assets will be added as they become available.
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