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As communities across Central Texas reel from the deadly floods that devastated Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country towns, Fox 29 Chief Meteorologist Alex Garcia is speaking out about what went wrong and what needs to change.
As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s disaster capabilities.
Experts share key questions parents should ask about summer camp safety following the deadly Texas flooding that left dozens dead at a girls’ camp.
In an effort to help Texas flooding victims, the organization is accepting donations for its Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which its website says will “support nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies, and local governments actively involved in response, relief, and recovery efforts.”
Search and rescue teams continue their efforts in Kerr County following catastrophic floods.
Hundreds gathered at a Texas stadium to honor the 120 flood victims; the governor urged better disaster preparedness.
"But without investment and urgency, they remain ideas on paper - until the next flood turns them into regrets. The River Will Rise Again. That's not fear. It's fact."
The Texas Senate and Texas House have formed select committees to address disaster preparedness and flooding, with the first hearings scheduled for July 23 and a second in Kerrville.
There was no loss of life in the Leominster flood that Mazzarella has said caused $40 million in damage. The Texas flood claimed 120 lives as of Thursday, July 10, and at least 150 people are missing.
In response to the deadly flash floods in Texas, King County leaders are taking proactive measures to prevent a similar disaster.
As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding. Meteorologists often refer to it as “Flash Flood Alley” because of its steep terrain, shallow soils, and its history of sudden and intense rainfall.