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Travis County Floods Raise Questions on Response

The deadly floods that hit southeast Travis County on Oct. 30 are raising questions about the county's response to the emergency.

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Shoal Creek in Austin floods House Park and north Lamar Blvd. at 15th Street on May 25, 2015.
Credit: Bob Daemmrich

The deadly floods that hit southeast Travis County on Oct. 30 are raising questions about the county's response. County officials are examining whether citizens in the flooded areas should have been evacuated, whether a more effective flood warning system should be put in place and how the county might better work with other governmental and volunteer organizations. (Austin American-Statesman)

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