Delayed and Inconsistent Emergency Alerts During Texas Floods Under Scrutiny
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A week after deadly flooding in Texas, officials face criticism over their response during the critical early hours, with questions about warning alerts, evacuation procedures, and leadership, as at least 120 people died and many remain missing, highlighting concerns about preparedness and communication failures.
Topics:top-news#disaster-management#emergency-response#kerr-county#local-government#texas-floods#warning-systems
- Almost a week after floodwaters swept away loved ones in central Texas, authorities have yet to explain who did what during early pivotal hours CNN
- Kerr County officials waited 90 minutes to send emergency alert after requested, dispatch audio shows ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Kerr Country residents say public alerts were sporadic, inconsistent as floods struck NPR
- Call shows first responder calling for alert as flood waters started to overwhelm Kerr County Click2Houston
- Warnings gave 3 hours, 21 minutes to save lives in Texas. What happened then remains unclear. Yahoo
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