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“My hope is that these common sense reforms would help prevent confusion during floods and ensure every camper has the tools ...

Their statements to state legislators marked the first time county officials have spoken publicly about what they were doing ...

The Texas Legislature is in a special session and discussing proposals to improve disaster preparedness after floods killed ...

Heavy rain is expected to continue across parts of the U.S. after moisture-laden storms pummeled the Northeast on Thursday.