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Did fiscal conservatism block plans for a new flood warning system in Kerr County?

In the last nine years, federal funding for a system has been denied to the county as it contends with a tax base hostile to government overspending.

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A Texas family clung to life on their roof, capturing the terrifying flooding in photos and video

A retired nurse, her son and a family friend say they were lucky to survive last week's flash floods in Texas that killed more than 100 people, including many summer campers

The Independent UK

A small Texas community where everyone survived flooding has sirens that warned them

Officials at the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department triggered a flood warning siren last week when the Guadalupe River began to swell

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What is ‘alert fatigue’ and how is it causing a big problem in getting people to leave ahead of a disaster?

Report found that cellphone users in Texas were among the highest rate of those who opted not to receive emergency alerts

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The floods swept away a young couple and their friends. Searching for them brought their families together.

The four friends are among the hundreds of victims. The bodies of three of them have been found. Their families have searched for their loved ones since Friday.

The Texas Tribune

Breaking down the force of water in the Texas floods

Flash floods last week in Texas caused the Guadalupe River to rise dramatically, reaching three stories high in just two hours

The Independent UK

Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist

Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.

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Kristi Noem's FEMA Spending Cuts Derailed Aid to Texas Flash Floods for Days: Report

FEMA reportedly struggled to deploy critical resources during deadly flooding in Texas due to new spending restrictions imposed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

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‘I Think We’re Gonna Stay’: Texans Hang On in Tragedy-Stricken Hill Country

The Richardsons are among the lucky in Kerr County, at the epicenter of “flash flood alley,” who narrowly survived the river’s sudden rise.

Texas Observer

Texas floods: death toll reaches at least 120 people as recovery efforts continue

Rising number of flood victims is starting to plateau, a bleak sign that rescuers have made little progress in past 24 hours

The Guardian - US

In the Hill Country and Beyond, Rural Texas Counties Lack Resources for Flood Detection

A federally funded project at Rice University is trying to tackle that problem, but in just two counties so far.

Texas Observer

Texas flood before-and-after pictures show devastating toll of catastrophe which left 121 dead and 173 missing

Crews are digging through mountains of debris along the Guadalupe River as they continue their desperate search

The Independent UK

US neo-fascist group claims it is part of Texas floods relief efforts

Patriot Front leader says so-called ‘activists’ prioritizing giving supplies to their ‘people’ and ‘European peoples’

The Guardian - US

Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding

Catastrophic floods often bring with them loss of power, cuts to key emergency communications and sudden hazardous situations that leave victims with only minutes or seconds to seek higher ground and stay safe

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Doctor who lost job over ‘regrettable’ Texas flood post says sorry

Dr Christina Propst apologized after Blue Fish Pediatrics said she was ‘no longer an employee’ because of post

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Texas mourns flood victims at vigil as search continues for dozens missing

Texans gather in Kerrville to mourn more than 120 flood victims and pray for 160, at least, still missing.

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US Flash Flood Warning: Is New Jersey Next – and Which States Are at Risk of Disaster?

Deadly flash floods have struck the US. New Jersey faces new warnings as storms intensify. Officials urge preparedness as risks rise nationwide.

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Kerrville community unites in mourning and prayer for those lost and missing in Texas floods

Amid staggering loss, hundreds gathered in mourning and prayer at a Wednesday night vigil for the victims of the July Fourth floods.

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New Mexico village rebuilds all over again after record-breaking flash flood kills 3

The mountain village of Ruidoso has returned to the grim rituals of rebuilding from flash flooding

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Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honor the many lost to Texas deadly floods

Several hundred people have gathered for a worship ceremony at a high school stadium in Texas

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Heroics of Texas camp counselors cast spotlight on those who oversee millions of US kids each summer

As floodwaters rose in Texas, camp counselors hoisted children onto rafters, carried them to dry ground and sang with them to keep them calm

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An entire house swept downstream in New Mexico floods seen as a symbol of the devastation

A house with a turquoise door became a widely shared image of flooding in southern New Mexico when it was swept past a brewery that was designated a safe spot for anyone seeking higher ground

The Independent UK

A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn't find $1M for flood warning system near camps

Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County, Texas

Al Jazeera

As Texas floodwaters recede, lawmakers grapple with emergency preparedness

County officials had pressed the state for flood warning systems for nearly a decade but without luck.

The Independent UK

Historic rainfall leads to deadly flooding in New Mexico: a timeline of emergency alerts

The summer rainy season in New Mexico usually brings daily alerts about the potential for flooding around the arid state

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