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Kerr County has new flood sirens, but the activation plan is a 'work in progress'
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· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Over 100 people were killed in the floodwaters that tore through Kerr County. Further information on the current state of flood preparedness in Kerr County can be found through Texas Public Radio, which has been following the progress made since the 2025 flood.
Kerr County has installed new flood sirens as part of its efforts to improve flood response. The activation plan for these sirens is still being developed.
This development comes after a devastating flood in 2025 that resulted in significant loss of life. Over 100 people were killed in the floodwaters that tore through Kerr County.
Further information on the current state of flood preparedness in Kerr County can be found through Texas Public Radio, which has been following the progress made since the 2025 flood.
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Category: local Published: July 2, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Kerr County has installed new flood sirens as part of its efforts to improve flood response. The activation plan for these sirens is still being developed. This development comes after a devastating…
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