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Texas flooding update from Kerr County Jul. 10, 10 a.m.

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Texas flood: Kickoff meeting for Kerr County warning system project had been planned for mid-July
A Kerrville-area river authority executed a contract for a flood warning system that would have been used to help with emergency response, local officials said.

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Texas floods latest: Kerr County failed to use alarm system ahead of flooding that’s killed at least 121, report
Donations pour into Kerr County as officials say state will improve flood safety

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One week later, key questions remain about officials' response to deadly floods in Central Texas
A week after catastrophic floods in Central Texas, key questions remain unanswered about how state and local officials prepared for and responded to the disaster.

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Gov. Abbott reacts to 'blame' question over Texas flood response: 'That's the word choice of losers'
Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July Fourth flood

FEMA Deleted Texas Camp's Buildings from Flood Map

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Records: FEMA cut dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion
In response to an appeal, FEMA in 2013 amended the county’s flood map to remove 15 of the camp’s buildings from the hazard area.

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FEMA OK’d requests to move Camp Mystic buildings from flood map
FEMA Deleted Texas Camp's Buildings from Flood Map—Report
Sheriff hints at ‘after action’ review, as records reveal warning of ‘worst-case flood event’
Local officials in Kerr County continue facing public scrutiny after days of seeming to deflect questions about their ...
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Review of messaging system raises concerns over Texas county’s flood response
A review of a messaging system by the National Weather Service has raised questions about the actions of local officials in ...
Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact on public safety
A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.
Federal leaders spar on NWS flood warning response, pose safety review after Texas disaster
In the aftermath of deadly Hill Country flooding, Texas’ junior U.S. Senator is defending the National Weather Service, as ...
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Sheriff hints at ‘after action’ review, as records reveal warning ...
KERR COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Local officials in Kerr County continue facing public scrutiny after days of seeming to deflect questions about their preparedness and response to the July 4 ...