Kerr County Flood, Search & Recovery

Kerr County Flood Recovery: Multi-Agency Emergency Response Project

When catastrophic flooding struck Kerr County's communities, A.M. Pitts Construction answered the call to support one of the most complex search and recovery operations in recent Texas Hill Country history. Subcontracted under Gothams LLC, our crew joined an elite coalition of emergency response teams to provide critical heavy equipment support across multiple sites throughout the recovery effort.

Multi-Agency Emergency Operations

This sensitive mission brought together specialists from across the state and nation:

Collaborative Team Effort

• Worked directly alongside Texas Task Force 1 & 2 urban search and rescue specialists
• Coordinated with federal task forces deployed from multiple states
• Worked under the management of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
• Supported local and state law enforcement agencies in recovery operations
• Partnered with Texas A&M Forest Service emergency response teams
• Maintained constant communication with Gotham's and TDEM's management and officials

Specialized Heavy Equipment Support

• Deployed compact track loaders, dozers, long reach excavators for precision ground work in challenging terrain
• Operated equipment in sensitive recovery zones under strict protocols
• Delivered professional debris management while preserving site integrity

Emergency Response in the Texas Hill Country

Our role in this multi-phase flood recovery project demonstrated our capability to serve Kerr County during critical emergencies:

Rapid Deployment Capabilities

• Immediate response when Gothams LLC activated our emergency services contract
• 24-hour equipment availability for time-sensitive recovery operations
• Flexible crew scheduling to support around-the-clock search missions
• Experienced operators trained for sensitive emergency site work

Technical Engineering Expertise

• Soil assessment for safe heavy equipment placement near water
• Site evaluation for rescue team safety zones
• Professional oversight coordinating equipment operations with multi-agency teams

Respectful Mission Focus

This project required not just technical skill, but the professionalism and sensitivity to work respectfully alongside grieving families, dedicated task force members, law enforcement officers, and emergency responders from across Texas and beyond. Our team maintained the highest standards of safety, discretion, and operational excellence throughout every phase of this important community recovery effort.