US EditionSearch for Answers After Texas' Deadly Floods Brings Lawmakers to Devastated Hill Country
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 30 – More than two dozen experts will testify on flood response and coordination failures after floods killed at least 108 people in Kerr County, officials said.
- State lawmakers convened in Kerrville on July 31 to hold a joint hearing addressing the aftermath of the deadly July 4 Texas Hill Country floods.
- The hearing followed earlier discussions after nearly 130 deaths and funding denials for a flood warning system, highlighting the need for better emergency preparedness.
- Key officials, including the judge of Kerr County, the mayor of Kerrville, and the head of Texas's Emergency Management division, provided testimony alongside community members who recounted their experiences with the floods and the ongoing recovery efforts.
- Senator Paul Bettencourt criticized the state's insufficient investment in flood warning systems as "pathetic" and advocated for the state to assume responsibility for municipalities' siren expenses, emphasizing the importance of monitoring water gauges and utilizing cellular communication technology.
- The hearing aimed to identify systemic communication failures and chart solutions, while lawmakers pledged to consider bills improving flood relief, early warning systems, and mental health resources.
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