Deadly Texas Floods Expose Critical Failures in Emergency Response and Warning Systems

The tragic flash flooding that swept through Kerr County, Texas, has claimed at least 51 lives, including 15 children, with dozens more missing after devastating floodwaters engulfed Camp Mystic and nearby areas. Beyond the heartbreak, this disaster exposes glaring failures in emergency response protocols and flood warning systems that put innocent lives at risk. In just 45 minutes before daybreak on Friday, the Guadalupe River surged by a staggering 26 feet, obliterating homes, overturning vehicles, and overwhelming campers unprepared for such an unprecedented deluge. Despite repeated warnings from the National Weather Service about potential flooding, authorities did not adequately communicate...