Austin (KXAN) – approaching almost a month since the destructive floods that have been struck in central Texas, many societies are still rebuilding.
Liberty Hill was one of those societies affected by the floods. One day after the initial flood, the city created a page where people can seek help or help.
“This has given us a way to take this data in a database,” said Katie Amsler, director of community participation and communicating with her in Liberty Hill. “We use this initial data to suit people who need help in resources, but then we were also able to use this data to really assess our needs, and that was a key, because we helped get shoes on the ground to roam.”
Jermey Stillman runs a tactical airline that helps recover from disasters and has been looking for ways to help when the floods are beaten. Stelmann on how the page works.
“I personally know hundreds, if not thousands of people who were communicating with me, saying:” Who are we talking about. “I managed to tell them,” Look at the Liberty Hill website on the web. “
Mayor of Liberty Hill Crystal Mansilla said that cooperation through various organizations was necessary to help people need basic necessities.
“I think the establishment of the distribution center was huge,” said Mansilla. “It was definitely a collective effort to withdraw people who all have strengths, and use them to ensure that work is done and accomplish quickly.”
As the recovery continues, Mansila said it is important to continue to communicate productivity.
“I think Liberty Hill’s residents embody the essence of their protection,” Mansila said.