PAWS Chicago’s disaster relief program began in 2005 when the organization took in more than 200 pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, according to the shelter. Since then, PAWS has rescued pets from areas impacted by Hurricane Helene last year and rescued 33 dogs from Houston shelters after storms in 2023.

More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.

Illinois sent an Urban Search and Rescue team to Texas to assist with operations related to the state's deadly flooding. Find out more.

Volunteers are hoping to find the owners of stuffed animals, photographs and other keepsakes salvaged from the debris.

Over 80 Dead, Rescue Efforts Ongoing | Vantage with Palki Sharma Torrential rainfall has triggered catastrophic flash floods in Texas, causing the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes. At least 82 people have died,

Claims about the rock legend’s involvement in flood relief efforts circulated widely on social media following the deadly disaster in Texas.

The Texas Game Wardens helped rescue along with local officials, helped rescue the man and woman after their vehicle was swept nearly a mile downstream by the floodwaters. According to the Texas Game Wardens, the car was forced by floodwaters into a square culvert underneath some railroad tracks, fully submerging the vehicle.

Fundación 911, a nonprofit that provides equipment and training to fire departments across Mexico, sent a crew of 40 members to support local first responders.