4th&long Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago This tragedy needs its own thread to discuss it. This has to be one of the saddest Tragedies I can remember. Very sad watching what's going on! Hopefully it's a thread with no bickering, the loss of life is just too sad.
SCBills Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago The story that got me was the fiancée/father who saw flood water rising, told his family they were out of time and that he loved them.. then punched through a window for them to get out onto the roof. The glass severed an artery and he passed away from blood loss within seconds of getting them to safety. Talk about going out in glory. God bless that man. 1
Andy1 Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago For those who believe in science, here is an article explaining why this part of Texas is prone to these disasters. Government planners and emergency managers need to prepare for the environment they live in since this is not an unexpected event in that region. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-texas-flash-flood-alley-is-so-deadly-explained-by-geology/
JDHillFan Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 5 minutes ago, Andy1 said: For those who believe in science, here is an article explaining why this part of Texas is prone to these disasters. Government planners and emergency managers need to prepare for the environment they live in since this is not an unexpected event in that region. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-texas-flash-flood-alley-is-so-deadly-explained-by-geology/ Kudos to 4th for starting a decent thread. There’s always a first person to sh*t on it. I’m sure your first sentence brings you some satisfaction. Good for you.
muppy Posted 51 minutes ago Posted 51 minutes ago I have camped next to water not realizing the danger like I do now. My circumstance was in Colorado and clearly not the same. The best outcome is we learn how to hopefully prevent such a thing from every happening again I always look for a silver lining. Because without anything good at all coming out of this HORRIBLE situation all hopemis gone and I refuse to believe it. To honor the victims RIP Lord have Mercy
Homelander Posted 33 minutes ago Posted 33 minutes ago Over 100 dead. Over 160 still missing. Kerr County asked, multiple times, for a mere $1 million to install a modern flood warning system: sirens, sensors, the bare minimum to save lives. The requests were denied. Meanwhile, the Governor of Texas is sitting on a $25+ billion rainy day fund and apparently couldn’t spare one-million to prepare for an actual rainy day. But sure, keep voting Republican. They’ll always find the money for border walls and billionaire tax breaks just not for sirens to keep your family alive.
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