Flooding in Texas has claimed at least 119 lives, primarily in Kerr county, where 95 fatalities have been confirmed. Recovery efforts are ongoing as families return to assess damage, with 161 people still unaccounted for. Investigations revealed delays in the activation of emergency alert systems after first responders' requests were not promptly acted upon. Local officials face scrutiny regarding their response to the crisis, particularly concerning communication and warning protocols to residents following the floods.
The number of people who have died from the flooding in Texas has reached at least 119, with 95 fatalities reported in Kerr county alone.
161 people are missing in Kerr county due to the flash floods, contributing to a total of 173 missing in the state.
Investigations revealed that a mass-alert system in Kerr county was delayed, with some residents receiving warnings hours after the initial request from first responders.
The Kerr county sheriff reported that 59 adults and 46 children have died from the devastating flash floods.
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