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Direct Relief’s U.S. Flooding Response Continues for Texas, New Mexico

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A Direct Relief warehouse staff member loads an emergency shipment bound for flood-impacted communities in New Mexico on July 10, 2025. The shipment, seen here, includes field medic packs for first responders and personal care items for displaced residents of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Direct Relief has a long-standing relationship with the Tribe and recently delivered 50 medic packs to support local response efforts. Additional outreach to area clinics is planned. (Photo for Direct Relief by Sannon Hickerson)
By Jordyn Isaacs

Direct Relief continues to respond to devastating floods across the United States with medical support departing Thursday for storm-impacted communities. Floods in Texas and in New Mexico have both been active and ongoing response efforts for the organization.

In response to last week’s devastating and deadly flooding in central Texas, shipments have departed for the state throughout the week, including to Hill Country Mission for Health, which is serving flood-impacted patients in Kendall County, Texas. Direct Relief has also committed $50,000 to search and rescue efforts, and offered field medic packs to equip first responders working in flood-affected areas.

Direct Relief has also responded to flash floods that swept through Ruidoso, New Mexico, on July 8, killing at least three people. The flooding unfolded as heavy rains deluged an area still scarred by the South Fork and Salt Fires of June 2024. The compromised soil transformed the region into a perilous conduit for the surging waters. Local officials have reported at least three deaths as emergency response crews continue to work.

Hurricane Preparedness Packs, containing chronic disease medications and other medical aid frequently requested in the aftermath of a storm or flooding event, stand staged for shipping to Texas and other states at Direct Relief’s Santa Barbara headquarters on July 9, 2025. (Direct Relief photo)

On Thursday, Direct Relief shipped requested field medic packs for first responders as well as personal care items for displaced people. These are bound for the Mescalero Apache Tribe, whose reservation encompasses the affected area.

Direct Relief has a history of supporting the Mescalero Apache Tribe, having recently shipped 50 field medic packs, which contain medical essentials for triage care, within the last month. The organization plans to extend outreach to local health centers and clinics.

In 2024, Direct Relief provided medical support in response to the South Fork and Salt Fires, including requested personal care products for displaced people, field medic packs, and other essential supplies. Direct Relief will continue to monitor and respond to any requests for support.

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