Just three people remained missing — down from nearly 100 at last count — since Texas Hill Country was pounded by massive flooding on July 4, officials said Saturday.

The number of missing people in the Texas county hardest hit by the devastating July 4 floods is now just three, a dramatic drop from the nearly 100 officials had reported just days ago.

Research shows that every $1 spent on hazard mitigation by three federal agencies saves society $6 in future disaster costs.