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One Year After Floods, Rebuilding Hope | Austin News
One year after catastrophic Fourth of July floods tore through Williamson County, wiping out RV parks and claiming three lives, communities are still rebuilding — but with lessons learned. Volunteers remember the chaos as waters swept away homes, yet residents returned within a week, proving resilience. Now, officials are upgrading emergency systems with targeted river warnings and door-to-door alerts to prevent future tragedies. Meanwhile, the Wilco Cares Fund has awarded nearly $2 million in aid, with teams still tackling the toughest housing recovery cases — ensuring no one is left behind…
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