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After Texas tragedy, Pa. lawmaker introduces bill to require home sellers to disclose past flood events
On Monday, a flash flood led to mandatory evacuation orders, as waters from the creek rose almost 7 feet in 45 minutes, ...
Kansas Task Force 1 overcomes challenges amid Texas floods
The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s (KSFM) office is sharing an update on Kansas Task Force 1 that was deployed to help with ...
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The Texas Legislature’s Special Session Begins Monday. Here’s What You Should Know.
A looming redistricting fight, flood response, and THC are on the agenda. But don’t be surprised to see dead bills from the ...
Texas special legislative session: How you can follow and participate in the process
Texas lawmakers start a 30-day special session July 21. They will tackle consumable THC, flood dangers, redistricting, ...
Will siren go off if Lake Wallenpaupack dam fails? Texas flood sparks discussion in Hawley
Considering the recent flood emergency in Kerr County, Texas, which reportedly had no alert sirens in use, the question came ...
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.
How The Texas Floods Became A Healthcare Crisis Planning Wake-Up Call
Generic disaster plans fail the vulnerable. This article shows how to build tailored healthcare strategies before the next ...
Texas ‘economic miracle’ crashes into new reality of extreme weather
Texas leaders’ dreams of unlimited development and a rush of AI data centers are on a collision course with a new reality of ...
Were Texas flood deaths preventable with better prep, or were they tragic but unavoidable?
Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floodsCOMFORT, Texas (AP) — It began with a stranger asking “Do you ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Poll: More than half say government could have prevented Texas flood deaths
More than half of Americans in a new poll said the government could have prevented the deaths due to the recent destructive flooding in Texas. When asked in the poll from The Economist/YouGov if ...