Pres. Trump, first lady tour Texas flood damage: 'Hard to believe the devastation'

KERR COUNTY, Texas - President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump toured the flood damage in Kerr County, Texas on Friday afternoon.

What they're saying:

"I've never seen anything like it. I've seen a lot of bad ones," Trump said. "I've gone to a lot of hurricanes, and a lot of tornadoes. I've never seen anything like this. This is a bad one." 

At least 129 people were killed in the flooding.

Across the state, more than 170 people are considered missing.

Fast-rising floodwaters damaged several camps and homes along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. At least 103 people, including 36 children, were killed and 161 are believed to be missing in Kerr County alone.

Trump called the river "a little narrow river that becomes a monster."

The president and first lady met with officials and responders on the ground in Kerrville before speaking about the disaster surrounded by federal, state and local leaders.

"The first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood," Trump said

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed a "Major Disaster Declaration" for relief for Kerr County.

"My administration is doing everything in its power to help Texas," Trump said. "And I can tell you that, and the governor will be the first to tell you that, when the request was made for the emergency funds, Kristi, I think we gave it within about two minutes, maybe less. And they had everything they needed."

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called the Coast Guard and Border Patrol "amazing" resources that responded to the flooding.

"And we've had over 700 different FEMA employees and volunteers here as well that are engaged," Noem said. "And so all of your assets that you have as a federal government are deployed to help this community restore, but also to heal."

July 11 updates

6:57 p.m.

The death toll in Kerr County has been updated to 103, including 36 children. The county says they will not hold a press conference on Saturday, July 12. 

6:11 p.m.

As of July 11, there are nine confirmed deaths and four people still missing in Travis County.

4:05 p.m.

Gov. Abbott announced five more counties that are eligible for disaster unemployment assistance: Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties.

"Workers across the Hill Country continue to face hardship after the devastating flooding that hit communities last week," Abbott said. "Texas stands with these communities as they work to heal and recover. With more counties eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, more hardworking Texans will have the resources and support they need to move forward."

3:25 p.m.

"We're going to work on alerts. We're going to work on every single solution to make sure things like this don't happen again, not just in this community, but in other river basins across the state also." - Gov. Greg Abbott

3:10 p.m.

"Our hearts are broken, but they fuel the engine that drives this response for this community." - Texas Emergency Mangement Chief Nim Kidd

3:05 p.m.

"My deepest sympathy to all of the parents who lost beautiful young souls. My deepest sympathy from all of us, to the community, to everybody who lost a loved one. We are grieving with you, our nation is grieving with you." - Melania Trump

2:57 p.m.

2:55 p.m.

Trump said the start of his news conference was delayed while he and Melania met with families in Kerrville.

2:50 p.m.

"A little narrow river that becomes a monster. And that's what happened." - Trump

2:48 p.m.

"It's hard to believe the devastation" - President Trump

1:15 p.m.

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Gov. Abbott meet with Kerrville officials.

12:58 p.m.

12:47 p.m.

12:23 p.m.

12:15 a.m.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive in Texas to tour flood damage.

10:35 a.m.

Gov. Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have launched a statewide crisis support line for Texans impacted by the recent flooding.

The Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line is offering counseling to survivors, families, first responders, and others affected by the disaster at no cost.

The number is 833-812-2480.

"The State of Texas continues working to ensure that Texans hardest hit by these devastating floods have the resources and support they need, and that includes mental health support," Abbott said.

10:30 a.m.

The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund said more than $30 million has been raised for flood recovery efforts.

9:23 a.m.

Air Force 1 is in the air as President Trump travels to Texas.

9:13 a.m.

"It's a horrible thing. Nobody could even believe it, that much water that fast without a damn break. You would think a damn would have to break to have that, but we are going to be there with some of the great families, the governor and everybody," said Pres. Trump to members of the press before heading to Air Force 1.

8:46 a.m.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are expected to depart Washington on Air Force 1 shortly.

Flooding deaths in Central Texas

At least 96 people have died in Kerr County, including 36 children, at last count.

161 people in Kerr County are now known to be missing, including at least five girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic are still missing.

In Travis County, there were at least seven deaths and also significant damage to infrastructure.

Kendall County has reported eight deaths.

Burnet County has at least five deaths confirmed. A Marble Falls volunteer fire chief is still missing.

Williamson County reports three deaths and Tom Green County has one death confirmed.

Officials say as for missing people, there is one in Burnet and 10 in Travis County.

Resources and donations for those impacted

• Texas flooding: State, county resources, services for those affected
• Texas flooding: Resources for those impacted
• Texas flooding: Businesses, organizations donate to recovery, relief efforts

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