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Messages from Kerrville officials reveal initial focus on local events and confusion during the July flood, highlighting challenges in emergency response and warning systems amid a devastating storm that caused multiple fatalities and widespread damage along the Guadalupe River.
Texas lawmakers held a lengthy hearing to scrutinize the state's response to recent deadly floods, criticizing the lack of a comprehensive flood warning system, inadequate emergency training for local officials, and poor communication infrastructure, while discussing potential improvements and funding needs to better prepare for future disasters.
The Houston Chronicle criticized Kristi Noem's response to Texas floods with sarcasm, highlighting grassroots efforts versus perceived federal inaction and budget cuts affecting disaster aid.
The White House defends the staffing levels at the National Weather Service amid criticism that recent layoffs and vacancies hampered Texas flood response, with officials asserting that timely warnings were still provided and that the staffing issues did not impact disaster management.
Devastating floods in Texas have resulted in at least 51 deaths, including 15 children, with hundreds of rescues underway. The floods, caused by torrential rains, particularly impacted Kerr County and Camp Mystic, where 27 girls are missing. Authorities are working tirelessly to rescue survivors and find the missing, amid questions about weather forecasting and federal response. The governor has declared a day of prayer and vowed to find all missing children.