Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is actively deploying Disaster Assessment Teams at the request of Emergency Management of Williamson County to assist residents evacuated from the Shade Oaks RV Park (estimated 75-100 people) due to the San Gabriel River at Georgetown South Fork cresting at 24.23” feet as of Saturday morning, 15 feet over flood stage. ADRN’s network of more than 185 churches are also poised to provide volunteers to assist in the areas of emotional and spiritual care, emergency financial support and the sponsoring of families to meet survivors’ immediate needs. ADRN trained call center volunteers are on standby at this time.
“The Austin Disaster Relief Network is monitoring the water level of the San Gabriel River carefully. We will be working in partnership with the Williamson County EOC to respond with emotional, physical and spiritual support to disaster survivors in the flooded areas,” said ADRN Executive Director, Daniel Geraci. “We are coordinating closely with local officials in the areas where there is already flooding to deliver the appropriate resources as quickly as possible. We pray that no additional families will be affected, but stand prepared with volunteers and response teams ready and equipped to deploy as needed.”
Families seeking support should contact the ADRN Survivor Hotline: 512-806-0800. The Call Center will be open to receive calls Sunday, September 23rd to provide assistance from 10am-5pm. Normal hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday, 9am-6pm.
Monetary donations, in the form of financial funds, are needed at this time to help ADRN provide support to flood survivors. Funds will be distributed in the form of gift cards, emergency housing, emergency transportation, clothing, shoes and/or building materials to meet immediate and long-term needs. In-kind donations are also welcome at this time. New undergarments (Men, Women, Girls and Boys), new socks (Men, Women, Boys and Girls), new linens, new towels, new blankets and pillows may be dropped-off at the ADRN Hope Family Thrift Store located at 1122 East 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78723. Drop-off items welcome at the dock located at the back of the thrift store on Mon-Sat, 10:00am – 5:30pm.
For more info, visit hopefamilythrift.org.