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What to know about the flaws in America's emergency management systems

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published July 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM MDT

In the days since deadly flash floods killed more than 120 people in central Texas, there have been many questions about emergency systems in the U.S.

We speak with Drew Fitzgerald, telecom reporter at the Wall Street Journal, about why America’s disaster alerts often have trouble reaching people and why many Americans are opting out of emergency notifications.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.