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110 dead in Texas, 161 missing in Kerr County

ABC News on MSN · 7h

Kerr County officials waited 90 minutes to send emergency alert after requested, dispatch audio shows

At a Wednesday morning press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha declined to answer a question about delayed emergency alerts, saying that an "after-action" would follow the search and rescue efforts. "Those questions are gonna be answered," he added.

CBS News · 11h

Some Texas flood alerts were delayed as officials waited for authorization, former Kerr County official says

Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.

Texas officials in Kerr County missed chances over the years to mitigate flood damage

At targeted low water crossings within Kerr County, sensors connected to monitoring stations would transmit a signal that would notify local officials and emergency management age

Kerr County, Flood

Houston Chronicle · 6h

Texas floods death toll in Kerr County hits 96; 161 still missing, including 6 from Camp Mystic

Kerr County officials say death toll has risen to 96 due to the Hill Country floods, including 60 adults and 36 children.

Austin American-Statesman · 12h

Flood-related deaths rise to 96 in Kerr County as searches continue

KERRVILLE — As the massive search for flood victims entered its seventh day, local officials on Thursday said the death toll in Kerr County has risen to 96. Officials have recovered 96 bodies in Kerr County as of 8 a.m. Thursday, with 60 of those adults and 36 children, said Jonathan Lamb, a spokesman with the Kerrville Police Department.

KXAN Austin on MSN · 2h

Kerr County warned of ‘monstrous and devastating flash floods’

While Kerr County officials say they didn’t know how bad the July 4 flooding would be, it warned residents nearly eight years ago to “be flood aware” about the ongoing potential

The Texas Tribune on MSN4h

Did fiscal conservatism block plans for a new flood warning system in Kerr County?

In the last nine years, federal funding for a system has been denied to the county as it contends with a tax base hostile to ...

Director who helped bring CodeRED to Kerr County says leadership lost sight of tool’s value

John David Trolinger was in his home’s radio room listening intently early Friday morning as the first water rescues took ...

8h

Photos Show the Trail of Destruction in the Aftermath of Flooding in Kerr County, Texas

Days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, search-and-rescue teams are using heavy ...

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Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist

Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate the 161 people still missing ...

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Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987

Since 2016, the topic of a "flood warning system" for Kerr County has come up at 20 different county commissioners' meetings, ...

9h

Kerr County, Texas does not have a county-wide siren system

Texas officials are being questioned about warning systems ahead of the deadly floods. As NBC News' Priscilla Thompson ...

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Petition pushing for installment of warning sirens in Kerr County gains 35,000 signatures

Over 35,000 signed a petition urging Kerr County to install flood warning sirens after flash flooding killed at least 100 ...

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Kerr county residents mourn loss as relief pours in from around the country

In Kerrville and the surrounding towns in Kerr County, Independence Day is one of the busiest times of year as people travel ...

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