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Charity Works: IICF campaign helps flood recovery in Texas

Extensive damage prompted Texas/Southeast Division of IICF to launch a flood relief campaign, and many insurance partners stepped up to help.

By Rich Gergasko | Updated on August 28, 2015

During a time when Texans are typically gearing up to fend off the oncoming extreme heat, this year, much of the state experienced damaging storms, tornadoes and flooding. After the devastating floods that ripped through Central Texas and other parts of the state in May, many local and regional organizations pulled together to help those affected.

Over Memorial Day weekend, a number of storms and heavy rains resulted in record flooding of the Lone Star State. Science Daily reports that the Blanco River in Hays County, one of the hardest hit areas, set a new record cresting at more than 40 feet—13 feet above flood stage. The same band of storms also affected parts of Oklahoma and resulted in 18 fatalities in the region. 

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