UPDATE:
Burnet County says the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) recently deploys Texas Task Force 2 (TX-TF2) for additional search efforts for missing Marble Falls Fire Chief Michael Phillips near Cow Creek.
TX-TF2 has operated from the Agrilife Building on Vadeveer Street as their base for several days. After reporting their findings to county judge Bryan Wilson, the task force was released back to TDEM.
Judge Wilson indicated that Burnet County might request further assistance in the future.
Since the devastating floods on July 5, Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd has been leading a highly-resourced and exhaustive search for flood victims, which has resulted in deaths and significant property damage.
Assistance from the state and federal level in responding to the floods includes Texas DPS, Parks and Wildlife, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife, state emergency management, and military personnel with air support.
The search has brought out people, K9 units, drones, and specialized detection equipment as well.
Burnet County says it remains immensely grateful to all agencies, personnel, and volunteers for their quick response and dedicated assistance in the critical search, rescue and recovery efforts.
ORIGINAL:
With approval from Governor Greg Abbott, Burnet County will lower the Texas flag to half-staff on Tuesday from sunrise to sunset.
The lowered flag will honor Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips of Marble Falls. Chief Phillips was swept away by flood waters early July 5 during a rescue.
Services for Chief Phillips will be held on Tuesday at Marble Falls High School Auditorium, starting at 3:00 p.m.
