STXBAA Statement on the Central Texas Floods
The South Texas Business Aviation Association extends its deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the catastrophic flooding across Central Texas. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and entire communities displaced. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and all those facing the long road to recovery.
In the past few days, many of our members have reached out asking how they can help. As a 501c3 nonprofit, STXBAA is accepting donations specifically for flood relief. Every dollar marked for “Flood Relief” will go directly to trusted organizations providing real-time aid on the ground, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and others offering shelter, meals, medical care, and supplies.
At this time, search and rescue operations are being handled by state and federal agencies with trained teams and dedicated resources. Because of the complexity of those efforts, we do not currently recommend members deploy aircraft or crews unless formally requested. We are in communication with authorities and will notify members if a coordinated aviation response becomes appropriate.
If you feel moved to help, here are a few meaningful ways to get involved:
• Donate at stxbaa.org/donate and write “Flood Relief” in the memo box
• Volunteer through the Red Cross or other local disaster response agencies by visiting redcross.org
• Share verified donation links and hotline info across your networks
• Offer resources like hangar space, logistics, or local support by contacting sponsorship@stxbaa.org
We are also accepting supply donations at Million Air locations at KHOU, KAUS, and KSAT, as well as Henriksen Jet Center locations at KEDC and KTME. Essential items like bottled water, hygiene kits, non-perishable food, clothing, and bedding are especially helpful. STXBAA is currently working with several operators who are coordinating with local officials to ensure these supplies reach the organizations and communities that need them most.
For those searching for loved ones, a missing persons hotline is active at 830-258-1111. Emotional support is also available 24/7 through the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
We are grateful to our members for your compassion, your generosity, and your willingness to help. STXBAA will continue to share updates and opportunities for action as they become available.
Together, we can help Central Texas recover and rebuild.
The South Texas Business Aviation Association (STXBAA) is a non-profit organization created by business aviation professionals with the purpose of providing an educational, advocational, and social platform for companies in South Texas that own or operate aircraft as a business tool as well as companies servicing business aircraft. Our members share best practices and network amongst likeminded professionals while advocating and growing interest for our beloved #BizAv industry.
JOIN.Become a member today! Your membership will not only provide you with an opportunity to network and learn from like-minded industry peers in your region, but also will allow us, as a collective, to give back in special ways benefiting those in need in our community. To join now, click on our Join Us page. CONNECT.South Texas is home to an expansive list of the top aviation companies. Connect with other business aviation professionals right in your own back yard! Our events will be both social and educational, and will take place several times a year in the Austin, Houston and San Antonio areas. For our upcoming events, click on our Events page. GROW.STXBAA provides the unique opportunity to grow professionally by learning the ropes from experts in our field through educational sessions throughout the year and access to our Annual Eric Grace Memorial Clay Shoot Fundraiser. STXBAA also plans to award scholarships to our members seeking to advance their career through additional courses or certifications. We can also assist with connecting you to a mentor member in your area. GIVE.Each year, STXBAA will proudly give back in several ways. We will donate scholarships to local high school and college students to help gain interest in and further their education in the business aviation industry. Our events will be heavily focused on fundraising for non-profits and agencies with which we align and we feel we can make a difference. We look forward to having you as a member! |
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