Legislation to Create a National Disaster Review Board

[Mike Smith]

Here's a preliminary report on the Texas catastrophe.

"We Didn't Know This Flood Was Coming"

...so said the chief executive of Kerr County, Texas, Rob Kelly. He went on to say, "We had no reason to believe that this was going to be a...

www.mikesmithenterprisesblog.com

This is a situation where I can't interview camp officials or emergency managers. Because fatal Hill Country flash floods are relatively common, what -- if any -- special systems are in place? Again, I have no way of investigating. We desperately need the NDRB. Write your congresspeople if you haven't already.

 

[John Farley]

I think the article linked below gets at some aspects of the problem.

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/conflicting-officials-social-posts-leave-evacuation-delays-questions-in-kerr-county-flooding/

I have seen quotes saying that the county does not have a warning system - despite the fact that 10 people died in a similar event in 1987. That said, it is not clear whether these quotes refer to a river warning system, sirens, or any kind of warning system at all. One would think they would at least have an opt-in system for warnings by text or email - most counties do - but I do not know if Kerr County does. I did see an online petition for the county to establish a siren system, so I would think that at least they do not have that.

I agree with Mike that this is another case where there is a clear need for a disaster review board. A perfect example of why one is needed.