Some Texas Officials Didn’t Respond to Flood Alerts, Echoing the Tragedies of Hurricane Helene
Even after two deadly floods—one in North Carolina last fall and another just last week in Texas—the pattern is painfully familiar: accurate weather warnings were issued, but local officials didn’t always act quickly enough to save lives. More than 100 people have died in each disaster, with many still missing. While Texas leaders are already calling a special session this month to examine failures and improve emergency responses, North Carolina’s lawmakers remain silent, raising the question: will anyone demand change before the next flood arrives? Jennifer Berry Hawes with ProPublica has the full story.
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