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Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Search and rescue teams continue their efforts in Kerr County following catastrophic floods.
The early warnings and alerts from the National Weather Service didn’t indicate a catastrophic flood was on its way.
Hundreds gathered at a Texas stadium to honor the 120 flood victims; the governor urged better disaster preparedness.
FOX viewers have come through in a big way for the victims of last week’s devastating Texas floods, raising over $5 million – so far.
As communities across Central Texas reel from the deadly floods that devastated Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country towns, Fox 29 Chief Meteorologist Alex Garcia is speaking out about what went wrong and what needs to change.
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Worcester Telegram on MSNAfter deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be preparedThere's no sense in finger-pointing over whether or not alerts went out fast enough in Texas, said Landry. As she sees it, preparing for the weather comes down to knowing the landscape where you live and planning out what to do if disaster strikes. "You have to be aware and prepared," she said.
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Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows have announced joint House and Senate select committees to examine disaster preparedness and flood response.
In response to the deadly flash floods in Texas, King County leaders are taking proactive measures to prevent a similar disaster.
As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding. Meteorologists often refer to it as “Flash Flood Alley” because of its steep terrain, shallow soils, and its history of sudden and intense rainfall.