Cleanup is underway at the Kerr County Courthouse after floodwaters caused significant damage. Officials say preventing mold is now a top priority.

Recovery Efforts

Crews began work as soon as the water receded, removing drywall, office furniture, and waterlogged documents while starting to dry out the building. Several county offices have been temporarily relocated.

The Kerr County Tax Office is operating out of the West Kerr County Courthouse on College Street in Ingram. The county and district clerk’s offices are working out of the Hill Country Youth Event Center.

Community Support

County officials say that recovery extends far beyond the courthouse. The head of the Kerr County Emergency Management Office told commissioners that more than 1,500 damage reports have been submitted, including around 350 buildings that were destroyed or sustained major damage.

The county is working with nonprofits, churches, and the state to assist victims. Officials say there is an urgent need for case managers, resource coordinators, dehumidifiers, and mold remediation equipment, along with financial donations to support recovery efforts.

Mold can begin forming quickly after a flood, and delays can make damage worse, officials said. Mold expert Ronald McLeoud urged residents to contact licensed professionals for remediation.

Residents with flood or water damage can report it and sign up to volunteer or donate materials through Kerr Together.

Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.