Texas Officials Seek Solutions Amid Flooding Challenges and Legislation
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Texas officials defended their response to the July 4 floods that caused at least 136 deaths, emphasizing the role of local emergency managers and highlighting issues with weather forecast specificity and communication. The hearing revealed concerns about training, credentialing, and alert systems, with some officials suggesting improvements while avoiding direct blame for the disaster.
Topics:nation#disaster-response#emergency-management#kerr-county#local-government#texas-floods#weather-warnings
- At Texas Flooding Hearing, State Officials Look Elsewhere for Blame The New York Times
- 'Science just isn't there yet' to predict severity of storms that caused deadly Texas flooding, meteorologist says ABC News
- Texas officials begin state investigation into July 4 flood disaster CNN
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces Legislation for the First Called Special Session of the 89th Legislature ltgov.texas.gov
- Lawmakers file more than a dozen bills addressing floods, emergency response Dallas News
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