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Some former Texas county officials thought informal phone calls, not sirens, would be sufficient in a flood
Texas county commissioners previously suggested "river calling," an informal phone chain used by summer camps, would be ...
When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says state will pay to put sirens along the Guadalupe River before next summer
During an interview with Fox News Monday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that he and Gov. Greg Abbott agreed that the ...
In deadly Texas floods, one town had what some didn't: A wailing warning siren
Emergency officials are starting to focus on alert systems as they search for answers about how the flash flooding swept away ...
'Could we have done more? Perhaps so' | Former Kerr County official recalls emergency siren debate
KERR COUNTY, Texas — Kerr County leaders debated the issue of installing emergency sirens along the Guadalupe River nearly a ...
Following Texas floods, warning sirens get renewed attention
Following this weekend’s devastating Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, and left at least two dozen still missing ...
Could weather sirens have saved lives in central Texas floods? | Banfield
NewsNation's Laura Ingle and Brian Entin discuss the nuance behind the costliness of installing warning systems and the ...
Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood
As deaths from catastrophic Texas flooding surpassed 100 on Monday, local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to safeguard ...
Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them away
Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history.
As Texas flood death toll hits 100, experts say better early warning system could’ve reduced casualties
A flood warning system deemed too costly by the Texas county where last week’s rains killed at least 27 kiddie campers might ...
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While neighboring counties implemented flood sirens, Kerr County chose not to install them
While many Texas counties have installed outdoor sirens over the years to warn residents of flash floods, Kerr County — no ...
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'We're going to get them here': Lt. Gov. Patrick addresses need for sirens along Guadalupe River
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick shares plan to address need for alert sirens where dozens of camps are set up along the river.