An aerial image shows extensive flood damage along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, following severe flash floods on July 11th. Recent flash floods across the US have caused significant destruction, including over 130 fatalities in central Texas. Public frustration is rising regarding the effectiveness of the early warning systems. Questions are being raised about whether local authorities sent too many or too few mobile alerts prior to the flooding. Some residents in Texas are believed to have disabled alerts after receiving frequent warnings about unrelated incidents, such as updates on injured police officers, reducing the impact of critical flood warnings during emergencies. Kerr County remains one of the hardest-hit areas. For more details, read the full story at The Verge.
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