Kerr County Officials Questioned on Deadly July 4 Flood Response

Public Hearing on Flood Response

• 📌 State legislators are holding a public hearing to question Kerr County officials about their response to the deadly July 4th floods.
• ⚠️ This marks the first time local officials will publicly address legislators since the floods that claimed at least 137 lives.

Key Questions for Officials

• 🔍 The joint committee aims to pinpoint exactly what happened during the flood response and assess the preparedness of officials.
• ❓ Specific concerns include the timing and effectiveness of the Code Red alert system and the absence of an outdoor siren system in Kerrville.
• 🗣️ The public, impacted by the floods, will have an opportunity to voice their concerns and hear directly from officials.

Previous Lack of Local Representation

• 🚫 Last week, local Kerr County representatives were absent from a joint meeting in Austin, citing ongoing recovery missions.
• ⏳ Officials have previously deflected questions regarding the timeline of events during the early morning hours of July 4th.

Hearing Details

• 🗓️ The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM, offering a crucial opportunity to gain clarity on the flood response.
• 🎤 KOA 11 News will be providing live coverage of the event.