Trump surveys Texas flood damage
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Texas lawmakers create flood disaster committees
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The Trump administration isn’t talking much about its plan to shutter the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the devastating disaster.
Three House Democrats have expressed concern about the government’s preparedness for future flood disasters and extreme weather events, and are asking the NOAA and Army Corps of Engineers to
Alert fatigue may have led some residents to ignore warnings. Spotty cell service also could have kept some alerts from coming in at all.
As communities across Central Texas reel from the deadly floods that devastated Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country towns, Fox 29 Chief Meteoro
Hundreds gathered at a Texas stadium to honor the 120 flood victims; the governor urged better disaster preparedness.
This week’s Fresh Take features the latest on the Texas floods and how leaders can prepare for climate emergencies, why M&Ms prefers artificial food dyes and more.
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Officials emphasize the need for emergency preparedness, recommending weather radios for receiving vital updates.
In Kerr County, home to youth camps in the Texas Hill Country, searchers have found the bodies of 68 people, including 28 children, Sheriff Larry Leitha said Sunday afternoon. Fatalities in nearby counties brought the total number of deaths to 79 as of Sunday evening.