SAPOA has been in Hunt the past eight days. They’re also feeding first responders and residents.
HUNT, Texas — Entrances to Hunt are blocked off now as recovery efforts continue after the devastating Fourth of July floods.
Restrictions are in place for the public but not for first responders. The San Antonio Police Officers’ Association (SAPOA) is joining the thousands of first responders assisting in search-and-recovery efforts in Hunt.
Not only have they been helping with search efforts for the past eight days, but they’re also feeding first responders and residents.
SAPOA is in Hunt through the weekend to deliver supplies and more. President of SAPOA, Danny Diaz, says at least 20 off duty officers and retirees have stepped up to help daily.
“The residents of the Hill Country, it’s not one worse than the other,” Diaz said. “All these people are hurting. It’s disheartening and there’s no way to explain the damage that’s been done out here. We are working closely with Kerr County Sheriffs and DPS in their search efforts.”
The gravity of the organization’s efforts has taken an emotional toll.
“We come across bodies, individuals that are missing,” he said. “We have searched quite a bit. But it’s a big task for a lot of people.”
SAPOA, the nonprofit Blue Cares and Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) have raised $25,000 to provide relief to Hunt including supplies and food.
SAPOA also set up barbeque pits to serve warm meals that will warm hearts.
“Anything we can do, hopefully just to get some closure for these families,” said Diaz.
He shares a message for volunteers and first responders as they protect and serve.
“I know you’re tired,” he said. “It’s been a task but we’ll get to the end. Thank you very much.”
San Antonio Police Officers’ Association will remain in Hunt until Sunday.