Summary
- As flash floods wreak havoc in the US, questions are being asked about why more wasn’t done to warn people in advance.
- Frustrations have grown in the aftermath of such disasters over why more wasn’t done to warn people in advance.
- There isn’t a national standard for flood alert systems, so practices vary from state to state.
- The solution is more wide-ranging than fixing any single channel of communication, experts say.
- It requires a complex, multi-faceted approach, and using every tool available in the time available.
- This includes community members, local officials, disaster managers, and forecasters.
- It should involve written alerts, sirens, and even phone trees to ensure people most at risk are warned.
By Justine Calma
Original Article