City and county emergency teams continue multi‑day Ingram area search and recovery after major rains
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Emergency responders reported ongoing search and recovery operations after heavy rains and flooding in the Ingram area; agencies continue mutual‑aid support, and the county warned of repeated flood advisories while recovery work proceeds along an eight‑mile stretch of the river.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County emergency officials reported that flood response and recovery operations continue after heavy rainfall produced widespread runoff and low‑water crossing hazards in recent days.
Frank (staff member), speaking for city and county emergency efforts, said the response began July 4 and has focused on an approximately eight‑mile stretch of the river near Ingram. Incident command from Ingram Fire/EMS has overseen search and recovery operations; the operation remains active and was extended due to repeated rain that interfered with scheduled work. Commanders deployed swift‑water teams and other rescue personnel and continue a methodical sweep of debris piles and shoreline areas for possible recoveries.
The county has issued updated flood advisories and encouraged continued caution; officials warned that saturated soil conditions mean even modest additional rainfall will produce significant runoff. The city and county noted mutual aid support from neighboring volunteer fire departments and other agencies, and thanked local volunteers and organizations assisting with relief and cleanup.
Officials said they will transition from active search operations to longer‑term recovery and cleanup as conditions allow, and they urged residents to consult county and local resource portals for donation and volunteer coordination. City staff said logistics and incident command remain in place and recommended residents sign up with official channels to volunteer or donate, rather than taking individual actions that may hamper response efforts.