President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the location of the devastating floods in central Texas on Friday, July 11. The visit comes a week after heavy rains caused widespread damage in central-west Texas Hill Country on July 4. As of July 10, search and rescue teams are still looking for over 150 missing individuals. Of the 120 confirmed fatalities by Thursday afternoon, 95 were from Kerr County, where the Camp Mystic Christian girls camp was severely impacted. No survivors have been found since the initial day of the flooding.
Details about the specific location Trump will visit during his trip on Friday are currently unclear. Here’s what we know so far:
– When: Trump is set to visit the area on Friday, July 11.
– Purpose: He plans to meet with families of flood victims, first responders, and local officials. A White House representative stated that Trump will participate in a briefing and roundtable discussion during his visit.
– Timing: The White House has not disclosed the exact time of Trump’s arrival in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott previously visited the flood-affected areas on July 5 and is anticipated to join Trump during his visit. The region hit by the floods, particularly Kerr County, has seen significant devastation, with rescue efforts ongoing.
The catastrophic flooding affected Texas Hill Country, a flood-prone region in west-central Texas that spans over 11 million acres across 18 counties. Cities like San Antonio and Austin were impacted, along with rural areas. Kerr County, along the Guadalupe River, experienced the worst of the flooding.
Texas Hill Country has a history of flash floods, with several severe events occurring in recent years. The area’s vulnerability to flooding has earned it the nickname “flash flood alley.”
The article has been updated to provide the latest information on President Trump’s upcoming visit to the Texas flood site.
