Part Two: Relief, Reality, and What Happens Next
While we were on the ground in Ingram, we got a closer look at what teams like Frogman Tactical USA are facing. Jason Pike shared that it’s not just the emotional toll of their mission—it’s the physical one too. The water is murky, unpredictable, and filled with underwater hazards: jagged rebar, twisted limbs, debris fields you can’t see until you're in them.
The dive team itself has begun to suffer hand injuries—cuts, punctures, and trauma from fatigue. It’s the kind of slow grind that wears you down when you're operating in the dark, cold, and wet. When seconds matter, medical supplies aren’t optional—they’re essential. That’s why we didn’t show up empty-handed.
But we also saw signs of hope. On the road into town, the local volunteer fire department had a hand-painted sign outside the station:
“FULL ON DONATIONS. THANK YOU.”
Through the bay doors, we could see the entire garage stacked high with boxes of food, water, and essentials for their neighbors. It’s a reminder that Texans show up for each other when it counts.
Still, we know how this goes.
The news cycle will move on. Headlines will shift. And over the coming weeks, donations will slow down—first for the community, then for the very teams still out there searching for the missing.
As of this writing, 96 people are still unaccounted for.
That number isn’t just a statistic. It's a mother, a son, a neighbor, a friend. And this work isn’t going to end next week. It will go on for months, long after most of the country forgets the name “Ingram.”
This is why we always talk about preparedness. If you haven’t read it yet, we posted a new blog this morning:
👉 Flood Survival Tips, Squatch Style
It’s a straight-shooter’s guide on what to do before and after a flood hits. Read it. Share it. Use it. Because when disaster strikes, you either show up ready—or you don’t show up at all.