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Storms swamp Pittsburgh with record flood alerts
Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Storms sweeping through the U.S. this summer have dumped intense rain on cities nationwide, including dozens of communities across the Pittsburgh area. The big picture: ...
Leaders of Texas town hit by floods frustrated over lack of answers from top emergency official
Ingram officials have been waiting to hear from Kerr County’s emergency management coordinator after feeling as if they were ...
Where the next deadly flood wave could strike
The ingredients that led to the Hill Country disaster — steep terrain, swollen rivers and unsuspecting people in harm’s way — ...
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Plans for flood warning system floundered before Hill Country floods, witnesses tell legislative flood committee
Lawmakers serving on special committees investigating deadly floods blasted a river authority for failing to build a flood warning system on the Guadalupe River.
One of the most flood-prone cities in America is about to see a whole lot more warnings
The National Weather Service office in Charleston, South Carolina, is adjusting which flood alert products will be issued ...
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"We Can Do Better": Texas Emergency Chief Slams SA use of Chinese Radios During Floods
Delayed alerts. Overwhelmed responders. Poor radio communication.A special joint hearing held Tuesday at the Texas Capitol ...
First day of Hill Country flood hearings brings emotion, concerns from lawmakers
Lawmakers in Austin held the first of a series of hearings on Wednesday to prevent a disaster like the Hill Country flooding ...
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Penn State professor explains how climate change affects weather
The recent heat wave in Pittsburgh and severe floods in Texas are just two examples of recent weather events intensified by climate change.
Radio Failures, Delayed Alerts and a need for Emergency Training revealed in July 4 floods
Delayed alerts. Overwhelmed responders. Poor radio communication.A special joint hearing held Tuesday at the Texas Capitol ...
Texas county’s emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours of deadly floods, sheriff says
Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the ...
Texas lawmakers blast river authority for 'pathetic decision' not to upgrade flood warning system
They cited a Houston Chronicle investigation that found UGRA declined to fund the improvements despite having millions of ...
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FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response 'a model' for dealing with disaster
Richardson's appearance came after a wave of criticism and fallout over the response, including the resignation Monday of FEMA's urban search and rescue leader. President Donald Trump and Homeland ...