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Kerr County, flood and potential warning

FEMA records show Kerr County didn't alert all cellphones as flooding began

FEMA records show Kerr County officials did not use FEMA’s system to send warnings to phones in the critical hours as the flooding began on July 4.

The Independent on MSN · 21h

Texas floods latest: Over 120 dead as Kerr County ‘repeatedly denied funding’ for flood warning system

The catastrophic Central Texas floods have claimed at least 121 lives and left 173 missing, as a report reveals that Kerr County officials were repeatedly denied state funding for an emergency flood warning system.

ABC News on MSN · 3d

Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987

Since 2016, the topic of a "flood warning system" for Kerr County has come up at 20 different county commissioners' meetings, according to minutes. The idea for a system was first introduced by Kerr County Commissioner Thomas Moser and Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas in March 2016.

FEMA deleted Texas camp's buildings from flood map

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

FEMA Deleted Texas Camp's Buildings from Flood Map—Report

There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.

CNN on MSN · 2h

FEMA OK’d requests to move Camp Mystic buildings from flood map

Experts say Camp Mystic’s requests to amend the FEMA map could have been an attempt to avoid the requirement to carry flood insurance, to lower the camp’s insurance premiums or to pave

NPR · 5h

Camp Mystic asked to remove buildings from government flood maps despite risk

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, and nationwide as many Americans have a flood risk they are not aware of.

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Droves of volunteers join the thousands assisting flood recovery efforts in Kerr County

Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

USA Today6d

Texas turned down Kerr County plea for money for better flood warnings

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

NBC Washington3d

FEMA records show Texas' Kerr County didn't alert all cellphones as ...

FEMA records show officials in Kerr County, Texas, did not use FEMA's system to send warnings to phones in the hours as the flooding began on July 4.

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Kerr County officials waited 90 minutes to send emergency alert after requested, dispatch audio shows

At a Wednesday morning press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha declined to answer a question about delayed ...

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 ...

Trump tours Texas flood damage as the disaster tests his pledge to do away with FEMA

The White House says the president will visit the state emergency operations center to meet with first responders and ...

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