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BLOG: Texas lawmakers hearing reveals lack of flood disaster preparedness

The first hearing of the committee will discuss the state’s response to the flooding, the state’s disaster preparedness more generally, flood planning and infrastructure.

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Texas lawmakers focus on flood preparedness, response in special session

Texas lawmakers gathered for a special session to address the deadly flooding that hit the state earlier this month. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.

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First Texas flood hearing reveals gap in disaster training

AUSTIN, Texas - The first of several legislative hearings into the Fourth of July flooding took place on Wednesday. The hearing involved a rare joint meeting of House and Senate committees that are trying to determine how to improve disaster planning and response.

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Texas county’s emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours of deadly floods, sheriff says

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the ...

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Lawmakers meet at first special session hearing on disaster preparedness after Hill Country floods

The Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Joint Committee met for the first time on Wednesday with the goal of improving flood ...

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A ‘long way to go’: Texas lawmakers meet to tackle flood relief, prep for future natural disasters

A panel of Texas House and Senate lawmakers are holding a joint meeting today where they’re discussing the state’s response to the devastating July 4 flash flooding that left more than 130 dead.

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Texas Lawmakers Largely Ignored Recommendations Aimed at Helping Rural Areas Like Kerr County Prepare for Flooding

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, ...

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WATCH LIVE: Texas lawmakers meet on flooding, disaster preparedness for first time in special session

The joint committee of state legislators assembled by Gov. Greg Abbott to address the flooding in the Hill Country and ...

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Texas A&M researchers look at disaster preparedness on individual level

Dr. Matthew Boyce, a professor in Health Policy and Management, said the study was conducted by way of a national survey in ...

Texas emergency leaders admit shortcomings in July 4th flood response

Top emergency officials in Texas gathered at the Capitol during a special session to discuss the response to the catastrophic ...

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