Unseen Toll on Texas First Responders Amid Flood Disaster Reveals National Crisis

In the wake of catastrophic floods across Texas’ Hill Country, the focus is rightly on the rising death toll and missing residents. Yet, amid grim searches for bodies, an equally urgent crisis unfolds: the mental health of first responders tasked with this harrowing work.How Long Will America Neglect Those Who Face Tragedy Head-On?Margo Mellon, a 24-year-old volunteer riding through muddy terrain and past dead wildlife, embodies the dedication that keeps our communities safe in disaster. Still, she faces emotional detachment today only to confront inevitable trauma tomorrow. Her experience isn’t unique—it reflects a systemic problem rarely acknowledged by federal and...