News

City Officials: SAFD Radios Not to Blame in Flood Response Communication Issues
Kidd responded by explaining that, at the state level, his team acts as the “alarm bell” when receiving information from the ...
Major communication failures hampered Hill Country disaster response
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to examine the catastrophic July 4th flooding that ...
Texas lawmakers tackle state’s catastrophic flooding in special session
During a lengthy hearing Wednesday, testimony highlighted problems with early warning systems, first responder communications and local emergency management.
Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Committee meets for the first time, hearing from state officials
In response to the deadly floods in the Hill Country, lawmakers from both the House and Senate formed the Disaster ...
KRMG16d
After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect ...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National ... or vacant positions impacted the emergency response in Texas, ... any staffing issues or other concerns related to FEMA, ...
Texas Lawmakers Investigate Flash Floods as Death Toll Hits 137
(Reuters) -Texas state lawmakers met during a special session on Wednesday, to address for the first time the deadly flash floods that hit the Texas Hill Country this month, killing at least 137 ...