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In reply to the discussion: Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding [View all]Prairie Gates
(8,479 posts)1. I fear the number will go up to 300-400 before this is all counted
The refusal of officials to put a "cap" on the possible missing is a huge tell. They know hundreds are unaccounted for, I suspect.
We will surely see a slate of "Camp Mystic Laws" passed everywhere in the country requiring any sort of camp to be hooked into an early warning system with sirens, etc.
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Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jul 2025
OP
Maybe some zoning laws preventing kids' camps from being built in a flood zone.
travelingthrulife
Jul 2025
#8
shithole musk republicans gutted the NWS, NOAA, Weather Channels, etc..............
Lovie777
Jul 2025
#2
This tragic story--like that of hurricane Helene--is not only about budget cuts, but...
Ol Janx Spirit
Jul 2025
#20
Disgusting people. Slapping each other on the back for a "good job Brownie" after people have died because of their
Martin68
Jul 2025
#18
Exactly my thought. Hearings on top of hearings on top of more and more hearings.
paleotn
Jul 2025
#13
Today's Post reports that the local NWS staff were not significantly reduced. They sent out phone flood warnings
Martin68
Jul 2025
#19
Poor planning, apparently. They reportedly have no cell phone service, so they should have made alternative
Martin68
Jul 2025
#40
The National Weather Service sent out phone warnings 3 hours before the flooding became severe. Perhaps they missed them
Martin68
Jul 2025
#17
That is entirely believable. Considering their location next to the Guadalupe River, and the history of flooding there,
Martin68
Jul 2025
#24
I really doubt that. Have had relatives in that area and no problem getting connected.
efhmc
Jul 2025
#44
99% of the time it is safe. It was up to them to prepare for the inevitable 1%.
Martin68
Jul 2025
#41
With all due respect, if Texas had invested in a flood alert system, they would have been 100% safe.
Martin68
Jul 2025
#46
In an area known to flash flood, and then ALSO have no phone/internet by policy,
RockRaven
Jul 2025
#28
Kerr County doesn't have a flood warning system because, in the words of an elected official,
RockRaven
Jul 2025
#26
Guess that climate change thingy kind of bit them in the ass but they still have hopes and prayers to count on nt
ImNotGod
Jul 2025
#30
NYT-As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas (gift links)
LetMyPeopleVote
Jul 2025
#31