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Texas Flooding: County Deferred a Project that Would Have Funded a Flood Warning System

  • At least 90 people died due to flash flooding in Central Texas, with at least 68 reported in Kerr County, as reported by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas.
  • Many residents along the Guadalupe River did not receive timely evacuation warnings prior to the floods, which rose rapidly after heavy storms began.
  • Kerr County rejected proposals for an outdoor warning system due to cost concerns, impacting emergency responses, as noted by local officials.
  • Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledged the importance of better alert systems and suggested that future legislation may address this issue.
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The Guadalupe flood has tragically claimed many lives. Tom Moser, who unsuccessfully suggested a better warning system, now hopes the disaster will serve as a lesson for others.

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