Texas Flood Survivors Decry Lack of Aid, ‘Toxic Pit’ Conditions in Special Session

Texas flood survivors decry lack of aid, ‘toxic pit’ conditions in special session

Communities hit by the deadly Independence Day floods face a desperate and confused recovery bereft of state and federal aid, survivors told a field hearing of the Texas Legislature in Kerrville on Thursday. With no resources to drain Lake Ingram, it “has become a toxic pit,” resident Ann Carr told the legislators.  “We’ve talked to…

In an emotional hearing, Texas lawmakers hear from flood survivors, local officials

The Texas Legislature is in a special session and discussing proposals to improve disaster preparedness after floods killed more than 130 people early this month.

FEMA aid falls short for Kerrville family’s rental home damaged in floods

A beloved home in Kerrville is now just boards.Owners Diane and Butch McCracken were living in a recreational vehicle when the deadly Hill Country Floods hit. Their Kerrville home was being rented by other tenants.Both the home and the RV were destroyed, but the McCrackens will not receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for either.Despite the misfortune, the McCrackens are grateful they and their tenants survived the flo…

Texas Flood Survivors Seek Aid Amidst Financial Strain

Texas flood survivors are facing immense challenges as many report receiving no financial aid. Officials grapple… The post Texas Flood Survivors Seek Aid Amidst Financial Strain appeared first on TIme News.