Rux, like many in Central Texas, had to seek shelter after devastating floods claimed the lives of at least 24 and left many unaccounted for in Kerr County on Friday.

"For these responders who are working in Texas, it's probably not their first incident," said Jacobowitz, who co-authored a report on the mental health needs of New York's first responders.

“For these responders who are working in Texas, it's probably not their first incident,” said Jacobowitz, who co-authored a report on the mental health needs of New York’s first responders.

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll rises. Flash floods deluged homes, campgrounds and an all-girls summer ...