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Waking up to disaster: How San Angelo is weathering a flood. What happened and what now?
The city of San Angelo and Tom Green County were swamped in more ways then one in a record rainfall on July Fourth. Where do ...
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How can the next disaster in flash flood alley be prevented?
The very qualities that draw people to the beautiful Texas Hill Country — rolling terrain, limestone formations and lazy ...
Texas flash flooding disaster raises questions about rescue and recovery efforts
In the wake of the catastrophic Texas floods, officials want the public to understand disaster response, rescue and recovery operations.
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Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year
A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have ...
Uncertainty of future FEMA disaster funding alarms Bay Area emergency planners
On a FEMA color-coded hazard map, Alameda, Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties are shaded dark red, indicating an area with ...
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How to help people affected by Kerrville-area floods
Disaster relief organizations, including the Red Cross and Salvation Army, have deployed to the Texas Hill Country to help ...
Los Angeles to halt ‘disaster tourism’ buses through Palisades fire zone
The Los Angeles City Council this week voted unanimously to ban tour buses through disaster zones, including the Palisades ...
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How disaster relief and response work
This guide explains how federal, state, and local disaster response works — from applying for FEMA aid to documenting damage.
Texas officials caution against 'disaster tourism' in Kerrville damage area
Texas emergency officials urge the public to avoid Kerrville, warning that "disaster tourism" hampers rescue efforts in flood ...
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KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Texas Flood Disaster & Thunderstorm Chances our Area
32 dead, including 14 children in deadly Texas flooding Ann-Margret, 84, Makes Rare TV Appearance and Shares 2 Secrets for ...