As the full devastating impact of Texas flooding emerges, Amazon is working closely with relief partners to meet the needs of affected communities. The deadly flash flood took at least 95 lives over the Fourth of July weekend. Among the floods’ many tragedies were the lost lives of 27 children and counselors at a summer camp along the Guadalupe River, which rose 26 feet in less than an hour after pounding rain hit the Texas Hill Country.
As search and rescue efforts continue, Amazon is closely coordinating with local partners on the ground to assess and meet emerging needs. Ensuring the safety of its employees and partners is also a top priority. The company has a 24/7 operation dedicated to providing alerts and up-to-date information when severe events like this occur to help inform our operational and relief decisions.
Hours after the flooding, Amazon provided financial assistance to multiple nonprofit partners and coordinated the delivery of food and emergency supplies from Whole Foods Market to first responders and displaced survivors in Kerrville, Texas. To date, partners in response have included:
American Red Cross
Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country
The Johnson Center
All Hands and Hearts
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center
As the company closely monitors the situation, it will mobilise resources in collaboration with partners and stand ready to support them as needed with the same robust logistics and technology that deliver goods to doorsteps every day.
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