Pitt County Emergency Management Director Randy Gentry says in Pitt County, the concern in rain events is more so flash flooding.

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session for the state legislature on Monday to discuss emergency procedures and early warning systems in the wake of the deadly flooding earlier this month.

The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.

Under Chapter 317 of the Texas Government Code, the governor — in coordination with the Legislative Budget Board — is granted authority to transfer money between state agencies during an emergency. In fact, Gov. Abbott has made use of this authority more than any other Texas governor in the 21st century.

There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.