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Texas disaster preparedness and flooding committee will visit Kerr County
The Senate panel consists of seven Republicans and two Democrats. It first meets in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on ...
Conservation groups push Texas lawmakers for stricter floodplain protection, smarter land use in response to floods
The groups also want lawmakers to examine land-use practices and consider ways to protect natural resources, which they say ...
Texas Legislature To Tackle Flood Preparedness, Relief In July 21 Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for a special legislative session to address the recent deadly flooding in Texas.
As Oklahomans watch flooding in Texas, here's how Oklahoma camps prepare for emergencies
For many in Oklahoma, summer means summer camp. But as the flooding tragedy unfolds in Texas, how are camps preparing in case ...
State lawmakers begin laying out plans to improve disaster response, preparedness after deadly flooding across Texas
The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.
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Texas flooding: Llano residents prepare for more possible floods
LLANO, Texas - People who live in Llano are preparing for the possibility of more rain after already being flooded. The water ...
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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 ...
Committee created to improve Texas disaster preparedness and provide relief for flood victims
Gavin Newsom's warning to Donald Trump over plan for Texas Republicans ...
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Texas missed opportunities to prepare for Hill Country flood, former FEMA chief of staff says
Michael Coen, chief of staff of FEMA under former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, called on the state to be more ...
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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 ...
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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 ...