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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
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Key points This development comes after a devastating flood in 2025 that resulted in significant loss of life. Local leaders had pledged to make changes following the 2025 flood, which had a major impact on the community.
In Kerr County, new flood sirens have been installed as part of efforts to improve flood response. This development comes after a devastating flood in 2025 that resulted in significant loss of life. The activation plan for these sirens is still being developed.
Local leaders had pledged to make changes following the 2025 flood, which had a major impact on the community. Further information on the current status of flood preparedness in Kerr County can be found through Houston Public Media, which has been following the story and providing updates on the progress made so far.
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Category: local Published: July 2, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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