Kerr County first tried to secure $1 million for a flood warning system in 2017, but could not. Could such a system have prevented loss of life on July 4?

Ronni Sigoloff was already on high alert in the days leading up to July 4. Fireworks can cause pets to run away from home, stressing already crowded shelters, said Sigoloff, founder of the dog rescue Texas Round Up Animal Alliance.

While Kerr County officials say they didn’t know how bad the July 4 flooding would be, it warned residents nearly eight years ago to “be flood aware” about the ongoing potential