Ex-County Commissioner: Siren System Could Have Saved Lives in Texas Flood

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Ex-County Commissioner: Siren System Could Have Saved Lives in Texas Flood
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A former Texas county commissioner advocates for implementing a flood warning system with sirens, arguing it could save lives and is cost-effective, especially after recent devastating floods that resulted in over 100 deaths. He emphasizes that modern technology, including digitized topographical maps and AI, can enhance flood prediction and warning capabilities, and suggests that such systems could be rapidly deployed across the U.S. to improve disaster preparedness.

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