Hill Country leaders clarify what's needed — and what's not — after floods

What they're saying: "Our first responders were hampered by heavy traffic yesterday, mostly sightseers who are making things worse. If you're not from here, don't come here to see flood damage," the Kerrville Police Department said Monday.

What's needed

Supplies like heavy-duty metal freezer shelves, Liquid IV or other electrolyte mixes, cleaning rags, and financial donations (preferably via check to avoid fraud), per Kerr County Commissioner Rich Paces.

• Experienced search and rescue volunteers are needed for Tuesday's search operations. Volunteers should report to the Center Point station by 7:30am.
• Other equipment requests from Texas volunteer fire crews helping in Kerr County include: chainsaws, gas cans and eye protection.

What's not needed

Across the Hill Country, officials are urging the public to hold off on:

• Donating food or bottled water donations. Supplies are already sufficient.
• Conducting uncoordinated drop-offs at fire stations. Instead, use the designated donation site at the Center Point ISD Little Gymnasium.
• Traveling to the area unless part of a response team.

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