Kerr County Commissioners debated the effectiveness of an informal “river calling” system used by summer camps versus implementing new flood warning systems, with some advocating for the status quo despite its unreliability. Ultimately, they applied for FEMA funding but were not selected for federal aid, acknowledging the need for better flood preparedness in their flood-prone area.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Kerr County Commission debated for years whether to upgrade their flood warning system, with some members favoring an informal phone chain used by summer camps over installing new sirens and signs, even as floods caused significant damage and loss of life in the area.
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