Letters of Gratitude: Kerrville Flood Response
When international friendship meets local response
This summer’s floods in Kerrville opened the door for something far greater than disaster response — it sparked a bond of international friendship. Our partners at ZAKA Search & Rescue, who traveled from Israel to serve alongside us, shared heartfelt letters of appreciation that moved us deeply.
ZAKA’s Words of Thanks
ZAKA thanked Angel and Norm Poorman for opening their home when every hotel was full, for showing the kind of hospitality that feels like family, and for the vision of URA that inspired them during their time at Camp Barkeley.
Texas A&M Task Force 1 Recognition
Texas A&M Task Force 1 also recognized ZAKA’s vital role in Kerrville, noting their hydrological modeling expertise and international collaboration that guided search efforts.
These letters are more than words of thanks — they are proof that when we come together across nations, we can build a model of disaster response that inspires the world.