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The reporter said that several families were angry because they felt that alerts for the flood did not go out in time.
Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many rural Texas counties, cost was an issue.
State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.
Deadly flooding in the flash flood alley of Texas is raising questions about warnings. Here's a preliminary (but not conclusive) analysis.
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Sabrina Bates breaks down what to know when it comes to flooding. What does it take for officials to issue a flood watch or warning?
President Donald Trump is visiting Texas to survey the damage from recent flash flooding that claimed at least 120 lives. He is expected to face questions on the federal response and his plans to “phase out” FEMA long-term.
Deadly flash floods have devastated parts of Texas, leaving at least 82 people dead and many still missing. Among those unaccounted for are 10 childre.