Maryland teen dies after getting trapped in storm drain during floods The Washington Post Teenager Dies As Flash Floods Strike Northeast, Mid-Atlantic The Weather Channel Maryland boy dies after being trapped in storm drain as rains drench east coast The Guardian Officials: Boy dies after getting swept into drainage pipe WBAL-TV Deadly flash flooding swamps I-95 corridor, prompting water rescues and states of emergency FOX …
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Kerr County emergency official says he was sick and asleep when deadly flash floods hit Texas
Kerr County’s emergency manager testified at a hearing Thursday that he was sick and asleep when the deadly flash floods hit Central Texas on July 4, killing at least 135 people. William B.”Dub” Thomas, who has been serving as Kerr County emergency management coordinator since 2015, said at the start of a hearing held by state lawmakers in Kerrville that …
Read More »Intense rain and flash floods expected from New York City to Washington DC | US weather
Authorities are urging residents to prepare for severe weather as a powerful storm system that could cause intense flash floods moves through a swathe of the US east coast stretching from New York City to Washington DC. Forecasters are predicting intense rainfall, with rates possibly reaching up to 3 inches an hour. While most areas are expected to receive 1 …
Read More »County Emergency Official Says He Was Ill and Sleeping as Texas Floods Hit – The New York Times
County Emergency Official Says He Was Ill and Sleeping as Texas Floods Hit The New York Times Kerr County emergency coordinator defends his flood response after weeks of silence NBC News Local leaders face Texas lawmakers today as questions linger about deadly July 4 flooding CNN Experts say Texas is ignoring root cause of deadly July floods: unregulated development Austin American-Statesman As the floods …
Read More »Bitcoin: Retail floods in, but it’s whale silence that you need to look at
Key takeaways Bitcoin is showing strong demand as net outflows hit a yearly high despite 60K BTC flowing into exchanges. However, whales remain steady — a setup for accumulation before a potential move higher. Bitcoin [BTC] is showing signs of strength. Over 60,000 BTC flowed into exchanges this week, yet net outflows have surged to a yearly high — while …
Read More »The Texas Floods Were a Preview of What’s to Come
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The country watched in horror as torrential rain drenched Texas earlier this month, sweeping at least 135 people to their death. Kerr County alone lost 107, including more than two dozen children at Camp Mystic. From afar, it would be easy, even tempting, to think that …
Read More »Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods – The Washington Post
Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods The Washington Post White House rejects Maryland’s request for disaster assistance after flooding in May, Gov. Moore says CBS News Trump administration denies Western Maryland federal flood aid The Baltimore Banner Trump admin. denies disaster assistance after Western Maryland floods; state will appeal decision WBAL-TV Lawmakers call denial of disaster assistance for Western Maryland …
Read More »Texas lawmakers hear testimony on response to deadly floods
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas legislators on Wednesday lambasted a local river authority for a decision last year not to move ahead …
Read More »In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty : NPR
President Donald Trump speaks as first lady Melania Trump, left, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott listen during a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials at Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage July 11. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Just over two weeks since floods in the …
Read More »Number missing in Texas floods drops from 97 to 3, Kerr County officials say – Axios
Number missing in Texas floods drops from 97 to 3, Kerr County officials say Axios How Did the Number of People Missing After Texas Floods Drop So Drastically? The New York Times Number missing in deadly Texas floods drops from 97 to 3, Kerr County officials say Axios Texas county makes huge update to missing persons list after flood, with most found safe Fox …
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