ALAN Friends,
A few weeks ago, I used a Hamilton lyric to describe one of the events that had made me the happiest this summer. Today, I find myself compelled to use another one of its lyrics for very different reason.
“There are moments that the words don’t reach. There is suffering too terrible to name.”
I’m thinking of course, about this weekend’s floods in Texas – and the devastating death toll they have left in their wake.
All of us at ALAN are heartbroken for the many people who have lost a beloved family member or friend because of this disaster. And we have already begun to channel that heartbreak into action.
Over the past few days, we’ve been coordinating with our non-profit partners who are assisting with early response efforts – and preparing to support them with the critical logistics services, supplies and expertise they’ll require. So stay in touch with us often over the next few days and weeks, because there’s every possibility that your supply chain help or financial assistance will be urgently needed.
Meanwhile, resist the urge to head to Texas with truckloads of donated goods (it could hamper organized rescue and relief efforts) and if you do feel the need to do something immediate, consider making a cash donation to help support our response activities instead.
Above all, please pay attention to weather alerts, and consult local flood maps to understand your risk. Floods truly are among the deadliest of storm-related disasters, so having a pre-established plan for how and when to evacuate will save critical moments when they matter most.
On behalf of all of us at ALAN, thank you for being part of our community. We appreciate each and every one of you, and we are ever thankful to have you in our corner.
Kathy
IMPORTANT LINKS
Donate: alanaid.org/donate
How To Help: alanaid.org/operations
Request Support: alanaid.org/request-support
SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION REPORT
ALAN is committed to providing information and resources to our partners as disasters happen through a weekly Situational Report (SitRep) or when warranted a more frequent communication.
STATE EXECUTIVE ORDERS
- Texas Governor Abbott issued an amendment on July 5, 2025 to a previously issued Disaster Proclamation declaring Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Coke, Comal, Concho, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Reeves, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson Counties. Proclamation authorizes the use of all available resources of state government and political subdivisions to cope with the disaster.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS
Title: FMCSA Issued Emergency Declaration for Texas
Effective: 07/04/25 | Expires on: 07/16/25
Description: Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23 due to severe weather, exemption from Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49 for Hours of Service for drivers providing direct assistance in the disaster area.
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Title: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation Implemented Federal Disaster Relief Permit
Effective: 07/04/25 | Expires on: 07/16/25
Description: Allows vehicles carrying emergency supplies or removing debris to operate statewide without the usual oversize/overweight restrictions, including nighttime travel and exemption from some escort needs.
