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Texas Hill Country braced for floods again this week, but this time, new warning systems—sirens, phone alerts, and text messages—helped save lives after last year’s deadly disaster. While two died and hundreds were rescued, improved alerts in some areas contrasted sharply with the silence and missed warnings of 2023. Still, gaps remain: some counties like Uvalde didn’t send alerts, and many relied on personal calls. Yet, expanded infrastructure, including private camp systems and upgraded NWS alerts, is proving vital—officials credit these changes with turning tragedy into a step forward in flood preparedness.

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