[EAS] Hell Country

[Bill Ruck]

The Economist July 12th 2025

What Went Wrong in Texas

...

The warnings went out in all of the affected areas at least one hour -- 
and in some three or four hours -- before the river surged.

...

The "last mile" of communication --  what happens after the weather 
service warns of dangers -- failed miserably.  In 2017 Kerr County 
considered building its own flood-warning system, but decided it was too 
costly.

-  -  -  -

This is exactly my experience with local governments.  During budget 
time the Board of Stupidvisors asks "Why are we spending so much money 
on the Office of Emergency Services?  We haven't had a flood / fire / 
earthquake / disaster in years."

Bill Ruck
Curmudgeon
San Francisco