Former commissioner of flooded Texas county says siren system would have saved lives
Summary
Former Kerr County commissioner Tom Moser mentioned that a siren system could have saved lives in recent Texas floods. The system was proposed in 2016 but wasn't built due to high costs and public opposition. After the recent deadly floods, state and local officials may now implement better warning systems.Key Facts
- Tom Moser served as Kerr County commissioner from 2012 to 2021.
- Moser proposed a siren warning system in 2016 following a deadly flood in nearby Wimberley.
- The proposed warning system was not built due to lack of state grant funding and public concerns over its cost.
- Recent floods in central Texas killed at least 109 people and left more than 160 missing, many of whom were children.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to start investigations into storm preparation and response.
- State lawmakers are preparing for a special session to address flood disaster issues.
- Moser believes new warning systems can be installed within a few years for a cost of a few million dollars.
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