Texas, by flooding and Urban Search and Rescue
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.
Newport News Fire Chief Wesley Rogers said seven members of his department began work Monday morning in Kerrville, Texas.
Lawmakers should be holding public hearings now, demanding testimony from local officials, emergency managers and state agencies about what went wrong and how to fix it.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
The catastrophic flash floods ... then rescue, then recovery. The Response Phase begins when the ICS is activated. This involves setting up an Emergency Operations Center and appointing an incident commander to coordinate efforts across all agencies.