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Texas Floods: Officials Criticized for Response and Planning Failures

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Texas Floods: Officials Criticized for Response and Planning Failures
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During a public hearing in Kerrville, Texas, flood survivors and lawmakers criticized local officials for disorganization and communication failures during the July 4 floods that caused over 130 deaths, highlighting issues with emergency preparedness, warning systems, and response efforts amid the devastating event.

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  1. In an emotional hearing, Texas lawmakers hear from flood survivors, local officials  NPR
  2. County Emergency Official Says He Was Ill and Sleeping as Texas Floods Hit  The New York Times
  3. Experts say Texas is ignoring root cause of deadly July floods: unregulated development  Austin American-Statesman
  4. Kerr County, Texas, lead emergency management official says he was asleep during deadly flooding  ABC News
  5. Local Texas officials criticized for missing emergency planning briefing as grieving residents call for improved alert system  CNN

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