Devastating Texas floods kill 120, search continues for 170 missing
QUESTIONS RAISED ABOUT WARNING SYSTEM Many are now asking why no early warnings were issued before the floods. Officials had discussed installing a $1 million flood alert system near camps and rivers, but the project was never funded. Sheriff Larry Leitha said the focus now is on finding victims, and questions will be answered later.Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested that lawmakers approve new funding for warning systems and enhanced emergency plans. 'We must be better prepared in the future,' he said.President Donald Trump has promised full support and plans to visit Texas on Friday to meet the families and officials.In Georgetown, floodwaters from the San Gabriel River swept through RV parks. One survivor, Teri Hoffman, lost her home but managed to rescue her dogs and save the last photo of her late mother. 'Everything else is gone,' she said.- EndsWith inputs from Associated Press
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