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Texas lawmakers largely ignored recommendations aimed at helping rural areas like Kerr County prepare for flooding
Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, ...
Trump admin to proceed with groundbreaking flash flood risk database, reversing course after media reports
The Trump administration has changed course and is moving ahead with work to develop a new database that would provide ...
Map Shows Texas Girls' Camp Where Dozens Drowned Was Located in High-Risk Flood Zone
At least 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic perished in Friday's floods, with the total death toll in the floods now ...
FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.
What Canada could learn from the tragic consequences of the Texas flash flood
Flash floods are increasing in frequency, severity and impact. The Canadian government needs to learn from the Texas tragedy ...
How Texas' land rules allowed camps to operate in flood-prone areas
The deadly Texas floods have brought the state's approach to land approvals, especially in flood-prone areas, under more ...
'We are very flood prone': Local Texas officials spent years discussing potential warning system
Flooding has been at the top of Texans’ minds this week, but this is not the first time that the need for flood-related measures has come up among local officials.
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Texas has funded hundreds of millions in flood projects. The State Flood Plan says it needs $54 billion
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...
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Texas needs up to $54 billion to reduce flood risks, according to state's first flood plan
The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has ...
Flash-flooding deaths can be prevented, says storm expert. Here’s what Texas needs to do. | Opinion
More flood gauges, better warning systems, a high-tech flood warning system — and other measures that Rice University’s ...
Worried about SC summer camp safety? Here’s what parents should ask about flooding, storms and heat.
For many kids, attending summer camp is a rite of passage. Asking questions about the summer camp’s safety protocols can ease ...
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