Nearly a dozen City of Boerne employees spent two days this week volunteering in Comfort, helping residents begin the difficult process of recovering from devastating flooding that struck the community.
“If I were in this situation, I would wish for somebody to help me, too,” said Lan Le with the City’s People and Culture department. “I am grateful for the City allowing me the opportunity, and my team here, the opportunity, to come help our community.”
The flood marks the second major flood event to impact Comfort in just over a year. On Thursday, July 16, the Guadalupe River rose nearly 32 feet in three hours before dawn in the unincorporated community in northern Kendall County.
A week later, employees from the City of Boerne’s People and Culture Department and Boerne Utilities’ Electric Division joined volunteers from several church organizations to assist homeowners. The following day, they were joined by members of the Customer Care and Billing and the Planning departments.
They removed damaged flooring, drywall, and other debris from homes.
“In times like these, it truly is neighbor helping neighbor,” City Manager Ben Thatcher said. “That’s what communities do for one another, and it’s a reflection of the service, excellence, and integrity our employees demonstrate every day.”
The volunteer effort comes as the City of Boerne continues to make steady progress on its own recovery from flooding on Wednesday, July 15. City crews continuing to restore public infrastructure while supporting residents impacted by the storm.
“Our hearts continue to be with everyone across Kendall County, as many of our neighbors are once again having to recover from yet another devastating flood,” Boerne Mayor Frank Ritchie said. “While our team remains fully committed to serving the residents of Boerne as they recover, we are also grateful to be in a position to extend a helping hand to our neighbors in Comfort.”
The City of Boerne extends its appreciation to all employees who volunteered their time and to the organizations and community members working together to support Comfort’s recovery efforts.
