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Kerr County asked for a flood warning system and didn’t get it. Would it have made a difference?
Kerr County first tried to secure $1 million for a flood warning system in 2017, but could not. Could such a system have ...
Questions surround the use of Kerr County's "Code Red" emergency alert system prior to deadly floods
Some survivors report getting a Code Red Alert an hour later. The Kerr County Sheriff said the incident will be reviewed.
How to set up emergency cellphone notifications for flash flood warnings and safety tips
Here's what to know about flash floods, emergency systems and how to stay safe as Florida is in the Atlantic hurricane season ...
Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts and whether staffing cuts affected forecasts and warnings
The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek ...
Kerr County was aware of flooding issues in 2016. A former commissioner explains why sirens weren't installed.
Former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser said in 2016 their flood warning system was "marginal at best." Still, the county ...
Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987
Since 2016, the topic of a "flood warning system" for Kerr County has come up at 20 different county commissioners' meetings, ...
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Kerr County asked Texas to help pay for a flood warning system for 8 ...
Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.
Texas floods death toll in Kerr County hits 96; 161 still missing, including 6 from Camp Mystic
Kerr County officials say death toll has risen to 96 due to the Hill Country floods, including 60 adults and 36 children.