Questions remain about warnings of Texas Hill Country 'catastrophic' flooding : NPR
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Key Points:
- In early July, catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas Hill Country killed over 130 people, including campers at Camp Mystic, and caused widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure.
- Survivors like Joe Herrera recount rapid water rise and loss of property, while many others remain displaced or missing, highlighting ongoing recovery challenges six months after the disaster.
- Legal actions against Camp Mystic and scrutiny of emergency response have intensified, with criticism aimed at local officials' preparedness and FEMA's delayed and limited federal aid distribution.
- Texas lawmakers passed a $300 million package to improve flood preparedness and youth camp safety, including new warning systems, but questions remain about outdated FEMA flood maps and their role in the disaster.
- Despite physical rebuilding and returning daily life, the community
