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Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding
- A flood wave, characterized by high levels of moisture, moved down the Guadalupe River in Central Texas, resulting in over two dozen deaths.
- Meteorologists provided warnings about the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding in the area.
- Questions have arisen regarding the accuracy of weather forecasting, the flash flood alert system, and whether camp staff were properly notified of the danger.
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'Families deserve better!' Reporter shames official fleeing presser after flood
Dalton Rice, the city manager of Kerrville, was called out by a reporter after he fled from a press conference about the deadly floods in Texas.On Sunday, officials in Kerrville offered scant details about the flooding that left more than 50 people dead. Rice said he was ending the press conference ...
As extensive search and rescue efforts continue in Texas, questions are being raised about whether the worst consequences of the flooding could have been prevented, and criticism is now being directed at local authorities.
Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic flooding that killed at least 51
As authorities launch one of the largest search-and-rescue efforts in recent Texas history, they have come under intensifying scrutiny over preparations and why residents and youth summer camps that are dotted along the river were not alerted sooner or told to evacuate.
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