Texas Hit Hard by Deadly Floods:
The recent storms in central Texas have led to terrible flooding. At least 120 people have died across six counties. More than 170 people are still missing. The search for those missing continues by air, water, land, and even on horseback. The disaster has left communities in shock and mourning.
The missing include five campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic.
Questions About Flood Warnings
People are asking if more could have been done to warn residents before the floods. At a press conference, local officials defended their response. They said they would answer these questions later.
One official stated, "We're not running. We're not going to hide from anything. That's going to be checked into at a later time."
He also mentioned how many lives were saved by the Kerr County team. He said the tragedy "could have been so much worse."
The search for the missing is becoming more urgent. There is heavy machinery to move trees, vehicles, and pieces of homes. Officials are asking volunteers to stay away from these areas for safety. No one has been found alive since last Friday.
The governor has announced his priorities for a special session later this month. These priorities include:
- Flood warning systems
- Flood emergency communication
- Relief funding for the Hill Country area
- Natural disaster preparation and recovery
Officials are still being asked if they acted correctly as the floodwaters came in. They are not giving specific answers. They say their focus is on finding the missing people.
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