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Flood Sirens Save Lives in Kerr County | Charleston News
Flood sirens along the Guadalupe River saved lives this week when a 35-foot flood surge swept away RVs—thanks to a new system that gave residents crucial evacuation time. Unlike last year’s deadly flood, which claimed 119 lives due to no sirens, this time the eight-foot towers from River Sentry blared air raid sounds and clear verbal commands, avoiding confusion with other alerts. One siren had a minor delay but corrected itself within 10 minutes. Funded by local camps and coordinated by Kerr Together, the system proves communities are preparing for inevitable floods. River Sentry is also…
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