Dan Crenshaw: “what happened in Kerr County was not a typical flood. We know floods in Houston. We know worst-case scenarios, and this…”

“what happened in Kerr County was not a typical flood. We know floods in Houston. We know worst-case scenarios, and this is one of them. More than 6 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. In some areas, the Guadalupe River surged over 30 feet in just 45 minutes, and we lost dozens of lives, including 27 at Camp Mystic. Children and counselors were caught while they were sleeping. Entire communities were hit before sunrise with not enough time to react, but in the face of devastation, Texans rose up. Local responders acted immediately, some without any sleep and without any backup. In one case, Petty Officer Scott Ruskan saved 165 people. Dick Eastland, owner of Camp Mystic, gave his life saving his campers. He was found shielding them. Emma Foltz bravely led her bunkmates to safety. Julian Ryan sacrificed himself for his fiancee and children. There are so many more stories of heroism. These are just a few, but it is good to know that there are still heroes in America. You never know if you are going to be one until the time comes. These are unmistakably Texan stories of courage and sacrifice. I am proud of the Trump administration declaring a disaster within 48 hours, making sure that FEMA and the Coast Guard mobilized quickly and help was on the ground fast. This is a rare and devastating event, but it will stay with us. We will mourn, but we will never forget.”