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Texas senator calls Trump, Abbott responsible for flood deaths
State senator Roland Gutierrez points to National Weather Service cuts, and denial of mitigation project funding. Former FEMA ...
Rain, lightning could spoil weekend plans in North Texas. Here’s the latest
Heavy rain and isolated flash flooding are possible this weekend in North Texas. Before storms later in the weekend, ...
Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding
Catastrophic floods can be difficult to prepare for. Sometimes evacuation is the right call, but if it’s too late the best ...
Odessa American11m
Can sirens help save lives in the next flood? Yes, but there’s more to it
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Trump visits Texas to assess flood damage amid questions over FEMA’s future
President Donald Trump is visiting Texas to survey the damage from recent flash flooding that claimed at least 120 lives. He is expected to face questions on the federal response and his plans to ...
The Beaumont Enterprise20m
Flash floods once again hit Vermont, damaging homes and roads
Communities in rural Vermont face damaged homes and washed-out roads after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding. Up to 5 ...
Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior
Some people equate flood warnings with streamflow gauges and sensors that monitor water levels – the technical infrastructure that triggers alerts when rivers exceed certain thresholds. Others think ...
The Canadian Press on MSN34m
Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood
Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm's way before a flash ...