Matthew McConaughey is pleading with followers to “lend a helping hand” after the catastrophic floods ravaged his dwelling state of Texas, killing dozens of individuals.
“At least 70 lives have been lost, many more are unaccounted for, and countless Texans are hurting – inside and out,” the “Dallas Buyers Club” star wrote on X Sunday.
“If you’re able, please lend a helping hand where and how you can. It’s gonna be a long road ahead, but right now the shock, the pain, and the chaos need the steady hand of a neighbor.”
“Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet,” McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde, concluded.
The 55-year-old actor’s feedback comply with the Guadalupe River overflowing its banks throughout torrential rains on Thursday evening into Friday, inflicting devastating flash floods to comb by way of central Texas.
McConaughey has joined an inventory of celebrities who’ve spoken out in regards to the devastation within the Lone Star State.
Jennifer Garner, who was born in Houston, wrote a easy message of assist for Texans on her Instagram story Sunday.
“Texas. God, be near,” the actress wrote.
Colombian pop singer Shakira has pledged to donate the proceeds from her live performance in San Antonio to Catholic Charities of San Antonio.
“Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas. We are donating a portion of tonight’s show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted,” the Grammy-winning singer wrote on X Saturday.
“If you would like to join me in donating, please click on the link below. Your help is important and appreciated.”
The demise toll from the catastrophic Texas floods has risen to at the least 82 Sunday evening, with dozens extra folks lacking, and the variety of these killed is barely anticipated to rise because the Lone Star State sifts by way of the wreckage.
Not less than 68 are lifeless on the flooding’s epicenter in Kerr County, whereas 12 extra have been killed in different counties.
The confirmed lifeless in Kerr have been 40 adults and 28 youngsters.
Officers mentioned 11 ladies and one counselor are nonetheless lacking from Camp Mystic, the Christian ladies’ summer time camp simply off the banks of the Guadalupe River.
5 campers, ages 8 and 9, have been confirmed lifeless within the flooding, together with the camp’s proprietor.
Some 400 first responders from 20 companies, together with metropolis, state, and nationwide organizations, are persevering with the rescue operation in Kerr County, the place they face troublesome situations with timber and different particles nonetheless scattered throughout the countryside.
As of Sunday, there have been 525 rescue operations throughout the state, with 366 being performed by air.
Greater than 850 folks have been rescued inside 36 hours of the flash flooding, which started after a sudden storm dumped over a foot of rain on the area, in line with officers.
