We are ending our time in southeast Texas with mixed emotions. It is always hard to leave a community and the new friends we’ve made by living and working together during the past few months. On the other hand, many of us are anxious to get...
Disaster Date:04/26/2024
Liberty, TX – RV
Floods
What Happened
Heavy Spring 2024 rainfall led to severe, widespread flooding. While the county is used to flooding, this flooding event was extreme by local standards. Some homes on six-foot-tall stilts even flooded, and these homes are generally safe during heavy rains.
What MDS Is Doing
MDS work will focus on flooding related repairs such as drywall, insulation, flooring, and kitchens.
Location
Liberty is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within Liberty County. The population was 8,279 at the 2020 census. It serves as the seat of Liberty County. Liberty is the third oldest city in the state—established in 1831 on the banks of the Trinity River.
Weekly Reports
Our third week here in southeast Texas was very productive. At Nicole’s house Peggy, Eleanor and Wilma finished painting walls and doors. Renovations began on the bathroom by Jonathan, Wilma, Rosie and Don. Rosie, Don and Jonathan installed...
Another beautiful weather week here in southeast Texas as work continued on Nicole’s house. Ray and Jonathan installed exterior door framing and Don and Rosie continued installing interior doors and drywall. Peggy and Eleanor installed...
