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Texas flood victims received hours of critical warning through emergency mobile alert system
Government warnings reach mobile devices through partnerships between FEMA, FCC and carriers like Verizon and AT&T, as shown ...
Reduced FEMA funding could jeopardize flood warning systems, says fmr. administrator
Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss disaster response as death toll rises from ...
New Mexico flash flooding emergency declared, multiple rescues underway
Multiple rescue missions were underway at Gavilan Trailer Park in Ruidoso, and another person was also trapped in high water, ...
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Kerr County residents say emergency alert messages sporadic, inconsistent in wake of floods
Residents say Kerr County’s use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions ...
Gov. Josh Stein tours flooded Mebane, urges preparedness as state awaits emergency services budget
Gov. Josh Stein visited Lake Michael Park in Mebane, one of the areas most impacted by Tropical Depression Chantal, to assess ...
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Colorado emergency workers head to Texas to help with flood aftermath
First responders from Colorado are heading to Texas to help with search and recovery efforts after devastating floods hit ...
Texas military veteran on a mission to get emergency sirens installed after deadly flood
Nicole Wilson is calling on state and local officials to “implement a modern outdoor early warning siren system for floods, tornadoes, and other life-threatening emergencies.” ...
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Will Texas flood catastrophe be a catalyst for federal reforms in emergency preparedness?
As a devastating flash flood in Texas over the weekend has left at least 82 people dead, including 28 children, it's raising ...