Texas Flood Response Under Scrutiny Amid Survivor Anguish and Official Criticism
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Flood survivors in Texas recounted feelings of neglect and fear during a hearing, highlighting issues such as delayed emergency response, inadequate warning systems, and concerns over the handling of human remains, as lawmakers scrutinized disaster management efforts.
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- “Nobody came”: Hill Country flooding survivors recount anguish, neglect during emotional hearing The Texas Tribune
- County Emergency Official Says He Was Ill and Sleeping as Texas Floods Hit The New York Times
- Texas lawmakers grill officials over response during deadly floods Yahoo Home
- Local Texas officials criticized for missing emergency planning briefing as grieving residents call for improved alert system CNN
- Kerr County officials were asleep, away as Texas floods hit BBC
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