Natural Disaster Response

Kerr County Flood: Officials Delayed Emergency Alert System Activation

It seems like the situation in Kerr County, Texas, regarding the emergency alert system during the recent flooding is a prime example of how things can go wrong when preparedness isn’t prioritized. The core issue is this: Kerr County officials took approximately 90 minutes to trigger an emergency alert, and some residents didn’t receive the alert for up to six hours after the initial warning. This delay is unacceptable, especially given the severity of the flooding that occurred.

The county had, in theory, taken steps to improve its alert system by integrating FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) into CodeRED.… Continue reading

World News

Cars and houses submerged in severe flooding in Moscow

Cars and houses submerged in severe flooding in Moscow… The recent images of cars and houses submerged in severe flooding in Moscow are truly shocking. The streets turned into rivers, with vehicles and homes completely engulfed by the rising waters. The drastic scenes of destruction and chaos serve as a grim reminder of the power of nature and the vulnerability of our urban environments to extreme weather events.

The Russian Federation’s response to the situation is quite intriguing, to say the least. Instead of acknowledging the severity of the flooding, the government has chosen to downplay the situation, attributing it to a “special urban irrigation operation.”… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker Jun 17, 2024

Natural Disaster Response

Kerr County Flood: Officials Delayed Emergency Alert System Activation

Cars and houses submerged in severe flooding in Moscow

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