Kerr County Sheriff Addresses Code Red Delay During Texas Flooding

Code Red Alert System Scrutiny

• ❓ Sheriff Larry Leitha addressed scrutiny surrounding the Code Red alert system following recent Texas flooding.
• ⚠️ A reporter questioned a six-hour delay in issuing a Code Red alert on a Friday morning, after a volunteer fire department commander requested it.

Sheriff's Response and Priorities

• ⏳ Leitha acknowledged the need for an after-action review to answer questions about the timeline and potential consequences of the delay.
• 🤝 He stated that these questions will be answered to the families of those lost, the public, and those who elected him.
• 💔 The Sheriff emphasized his primary priority is visiting and providing closure to the families of the missing loved ones, stating that delivering a death notification is less difficult than informing someone they don't know where their loved one is.
• ⏳ He requested patience, indicating that the investigation into the delay will take time, possibly a week or two, and is not an attempt to deflect.
• 🗣️ Leitha stated he has 36 years of experience in the business and has personally delivered death notifications.