Texas Flood Preparedness Faces Ongoing Funding Challenges Amidst Shifting Federal Policies
Texas Flood Preparedness Faces Ongoing Funding Challenges Amidst Shifting Federal Policies Kerr County, Texas, has long grappled with securing adequate funding for crucial flood warning systems, a challenge emblematic of broader issues faced by communities nationwide. Despite a clear understanding of flash flood risks and tragic past events, local efforts to establish robust alert systems have consistently hit financial roadblocks. Historically, communities like Kerr County have relied heavily on federal assistance, particularly from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to…