Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey and Khloe Kardashian break the silence on the tragedy of floods in Texas
While Texas is struggling with one of the deadliest floods of recent memory, a wave of celebrities voices increases in solidarity.
Hollywood features Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, and Khloé Kardashian have broken their silence after the catastrophic flood of Texas which swept the state, killing dozens and moving thousands.
With emotional tributes and urgent calls to support, each star brought social media to express their sorrow and come together to get help. Their responses added a powerful projector to an increasing crisis, amplifying the need for attention and aid on a national scale.
The ravages of floods in the center of Texas, claims lives
During the weekend of July 4, some parts of the center of Texas were affected by heavy storms which caused sudden and fatal floods.
In the county of Kerr, almost 15 inches of rain fell in a few hours, which means that the rivers increase dangerously quickly. The Guadalupe river has climbed more than 25 feet in less than an hour, catching many people off guard.
Camp Mystic, a popular Christian summer camp for girls, where several children and an advisor have disappeared.
In total, at least 80 people died in the region and more than 40 are still taken into account.
Whole houses have been swept away, the roads were destroyed and families were blocked. The rescue teams using helicopters and boats have saved more than 850 people so far.
Flood is now called one of the worst natural disasters to strike Texas in recent years.
Matthew McConaughey calls for support in the middle of the crisis
While more updates concerning the flooding of Texas continue to make the headlines, many A-visons have turned to social networks to lend their voice.
On Sunday July 6, actor McConaughey, a proud native of Texas of Uvalde, went to X to provide an emotional plea.
“At least 70 lives have been lost, many others are not counted and countless Texans hurt-inside and out,” he started.
The 55 -year -old has continued, urging people to intensify and help in any way possible. “It will be a long road to come, but right now the shock, pain and chaos need the regular hand of a neighbor.”
McConaughey then praised the resilience of his Texan compatriots, describing them as “some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet”.
Jennifer Garner weighs on the flood of Texas
Instagram stories | Jennifer Garner
Actress Jennifer Garner has not been excluded. The 53 -year -old man, born in Houston, expressed his pain with a brief but impactful message on his Instagram stories. “Texas. God, be close, ”she wrote.
Meanwhile, the pop Shakira superstar used its reprogrammed San Antonio concert to support. Before going on stage on the Alamodom on July 5, she went to X to express her sorrow.
“Dear San Antonio, our hearts and our prayers are with the people affected by the flood in the center of Texas,” wrote the star.
She also announced that part of the evening ticket sales would be given directly to Catholic charitable organizations in San Antonio, which is the launch of emergency emergency efforts in the most seriously affected areas.
Khloé Kardashian cries and praises the families of Texas
Instagram stories | Khloe Kardashian
The worldly Khloé Kardashian, whose natural empathy strongly resonates with her role as mother, also shared her sorrow on the impact of the flood of Texas on children.
“I cannot stop thinking about the families of Texas and the overwhelming pain they live,” she wrote on her Instagram stories.
“As a mother, this kind of tragedy strikes in a place that words cannot reach. The loss of these sweet and innocent children is something that I cannot completely treat. ”
Kardashian added: “My heart has so much trouble for each parent, each member of the family and each community. Know that many of us are carrying you in our hearts right now and I pray with everything I have in me for those still lacking, Texas, we hold you close. ”
The contributions of celebrities and the organization compete for the flood victims of Texas
Aid calls have triggered financial and logistical responses. On July 6, President Trump declared a major disaster, activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help rescue efforts.
In addition, the NFL, Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans have hired 1.5 million dollars combined to support immediate assistance and long -term resources.
Dallas Cowboys’ cheerlers also made another $ 500,000 in partnership with the Salvation Army.
Meanwhile, at least 400 stakeholders from 20 agencies have already carried out more than 525 rescue operations, which saves more than 850 people within 36 hours.
The upcoming recovery will be long, involving the reconstruction of houses, schools and lives.
