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Liberty Hill council outlines flood response as volunteers and officials mobilize
Summary
After a weekend storm that dropped about 21 inches of water in parts of Liberty Hill, the council shortened its agenda to prioritize flood response, thanked volunteers and county partners, and announced a 6:30 p.m. service for victims and families.
Unidentified Speaker 3 told the council the city had been hit hard by flooding that "took on 21 inches of water," describing widespread damage to homes and families and thanking volunteers and staff for rescue and relief efforts.
The speaker said Councilmember Diane Williams and community member Katie Amsler helped organize early response efforts alongside firefighters, and credited county and state partners for quickly repairing damage to local roads. "The county responded really well with our roads," the speaker said, adding that County Road 279 and the Jinx branch were fixed within a day.
The council announced it would shorten the evening’s agenda to focus on recovery work and noted a 6:30 p.m. service would be held for flood victims and those the community lost. Unidentified Speaker 3 told residents the city had received an outpouring of donations and volunteer offers that initially overwhelmed local coordination, but that staff and volunteers were organizing supplies and distribution.
Michael McCloskey, representing Congressman John Carter’s office, addressed the council during public comment and offered federal support for recovery and FEMA processes. "We are here with you," McCloskey said, adding his office would remain engaged through the FEMA application and long-term recovery process.
The council encouraged residents to use posted local channels for information about sheltering, donations and volunteer coordination. Council members said they planned to attend the evening service to show support.
