Healthcare Ready is ENGAGED for this event. We are monitoring potential concerns for supply chain disruptions and impacts on healthcare services on our Alert Hub. This situation is evolving rapidly, and Healthcare Ready will provide major updates as needed.
We anticipate this will be our final report on the Central and Southeast Texas Flooding.
Situation Overview
As of July 14, a Flood Watch remains in effect for south central Texas, including Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Llano, Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, and Williamson counties. The National Weather Service warns that additional heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Recovery operations continue following recent severe flash flooding, which has resulted in at least 129 confirmed fatalities across Central and Southeast Texas. While infrastructure damage is widespread, power outages remain minimal, and there are currently no reported impacts to medication access or the healthcare supply chain.
Key Updates
Emergency Declarations
On July 14, Burnet, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, and Tom Green counties were added to the list of counties approvedfor the FEMA Public Assistance program.
On July 11, the presidential disaster declaration was amended to include Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Menard, and San Saba counties were also approved for FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
On July 5, Governor Abbot expanded the declaration to include Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Travis, and Williamson counties.
On July 4, Governor Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 15 counties. Counties include Bandera, Coke, Comal, Concho, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Reeves, San Saba, and Tom Green.
Transportation Waivers
On July 7, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an extension of the Emergency Declaration to provide regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance in the State of Texas.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) issued a Federal Disaster Relief Permit. This permit allows vehicles to transport emergency relief supplies or assist with debris removal within the affected areas in Texas and is valid for 120 days from the emergency declaration date.
Roadways
Updates to road closures in Texas can be found here.
San Saba Civic Center: 113 S High Street, San Saba, TX 76877
Notre Dame Catholic Church: 929 Main Street Notre Dame Catholic Church Kerrville, TX 78028
The Salvation Army has shelters and distribution sites in Texas to support those in need.
All Hands and Hearts and Airbnb.org are providing free emergency housing for first responders, families with missing loved ones, and those displaced by flooding. They’re coordinating with local officials and nonprofits to connect those in need with safe shelter. Contact: texasflood@allhandsandhearts.org.
Mental Health Resources
Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line: (833) 812-2480 – A free, 24/7 crisis support line offering professional counseling for Texans affected by the recent catastrophic flooding.
Power According to PowerOutage.us, there are no widespread outages of 3pm on July 14.
Critical Healthcare Infrastructure
Impacts to Healthcare
As of 3pm on July 14, no major impacts to healthcare facilities have been reported. As a result, RxOpen.org will be deactivated for this response.
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Vulnerable Populations in Affected Counties
Populations with existing health, economic, or housing vulnerabilities may face disproportionate impacts during prolonged outages, flooding, or service disruptions.
Electricity-Dependent Individuals: Approximately 27,679 Medicare beneficiaries in the affected area rely on electricity-dependent durable medical equipment, placing them at increased risk during events that may cause power outages. (Source: emPOWER)
Children under 18: Over 1.16 million children and youth under 18 reside in the impacted region and may face disruptions to healthcare, education, and family services. (Source: ACS)
Unhoused Population: An estimated 73,600 individuals are experiencing homelessness and face heightened exposure risks and limited access to shelter or medical care. (Source: ACS)
Medicaid Enrollees: As of 2024 data, more than 538,000 individuals in the affected areas were enrolled in Medicaid. Low-income individuals often face heightened impacts during disasters, including challenges accessing care, replacing medications, and securing transportation to shelters or safe locations. (Source: Texas Health and Human Services)
Map of Medicare Enrollees: Electricity-Dependent Residents “At-Risk” During Power Outages (Source: emPOWER)
Impacts to Supply Chain
As of 3pm on July 14, no major manufacturing or distribution impacts have been reported.
About Healthcare Ready
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Healthcare Ready leverages unique relationships with government, nonprofit and medical supply chains to build and enhance the resiliency of communities before, during and after disasters.
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