Flood Sirens Saved Lives in Texas | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Governor Abbott credits flood warning systems and sirens for saving lives during recent Hill Country floods, noting local officials praised their effectiveness in alerting residents before waters rose. While acknowledging these tools worked, he stresses more must be done to strengthen Texas’s flood preparedness—making expanded sirens and emergency systems a top legislative priority for the next session. The devastating floods last year underscored the urgent need for robust, proactive warning infrastructure, especially in flash flood-prone areas. The governor’s message is clear: learn from…