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Texas Lawmakers Investigate Flash Floods

Lawmakers demand answers from FEMA after deadly Texas flood response

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — After the devastating Fourth of July flooding in Kerr County that claimed the lives of 137 people, FEMA is under intense scrutiny from members of Congress over its response to the disaster, including claims that thousands of calls from survivors went unanswered in the critical days that followed.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Texas lawmakers tackle state’s catastrophic flooding in special session

During a lengthy hearing Wednesday, testimony highlighted problems with early warning systems, first responder communications and local emergency management.

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Texas Lawmakers Investigate Flash Floods as Death Toll Hits 137

(Reuters) -Texas state lawmakers met during a special session on Wednesday, to address for the first time the deadly flash floods that hit the Texas Hill Country this month, killing at least 137 people.

Nonprofit questions Kerr County flood numbers

Austin American-Statesman · 6h

Mapping destruction: New data shows where people reported deaths after Kerr County floods

The data – derived from call logs provided by the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office and the Kerrville Police Department – offers a new look at how the catastrophic Independence Day flooding turned into the county’s deadliest disaster in recent years, though it leaves many unanswered questions.

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What you need to know about debris removal in Kerr County following the flood

KERR COUNTY, Texas — After weeks of rescuing flood victims and searching for the missing, communities along the Guadalupe River are finally shifting from emergency response to recovery. The flooding devastated parts of the Hill Country, and now, residents are starting the difficult work of clearing debris and beginning the long cleanup ahead.

Nonprofit questions Kerr County flood numbers after sharp drop in missing

On Saturday evening, Kerr County officials announced the number of missing individuals was down from 97 to just three. Previously the number was 161. We spoke with a search organization on how this news is impacting their search operations.

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Kerr County small businesses find renewed hope with SBA disaster loans

SBA's low-interest disaster loans are bringing hope and relief to Kerr County businesses hit by the Texas floods.

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Woman recovered, two remain missing in Kerr County after July 4 flood that killed 137

Officials in Kerr County say that the body of a missing flood victim has been found, leaving only two people missing after ...

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Texas lawmakers blast river authority for 'pathetic decision' not to upgrade flood warning system

They cited a Houston Chronicle investigation that found UGRA declined to fund the improvements despite having millions of ...

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Contextualizing claim Texas county rejected $10M from Biden admin to improve flood warning systems

Social media posts claim Kerr County, an area hit hard by devastating flash floods, rejected the money from the Biden ...

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Together for Texas: How companies are aiding Central Texas flood relief efforts

From fundraising campaigns to free meals, here's what companies are doing to support the Hill Country flooding and how you ...

Washington State Deputy Joins Forces with Texas Teams in Intense Kerr County Flood Rescue Operations

Texas flood rescue operations continue, with Deputy Stewart from Washington State and others facing harsh conditions.

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Texas county’s emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours of deadly floods, sheriff says

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the ...

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Exclusive: Kerr County river authority chose tax cuts over alert system upgrades before deadly floods

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert ...

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