John Smith+FollowTexas flash floods kill 43, including 9 childrenAuthorities said more than 850 people had been rescued — including some found clinging to trees — after a sudden storm dropped up to 15 inches of rain around the Guadalupe River, about 85 miles (137 km) northwest of San Antonio. Among the missing were 27 girls from the Camp Mystic summer camp, Kerrville city manager Dalton Rice said at a press conference on Saturday evening, adding that others might also be unaccounted for. "We are kind of looking at this in two ways — the known missing, which is the 27 ... We will not put a number on the other side because we just don’t know," Rice said. The disaster unfolded rapidly on Friday morning as heavier-than-forecast rainfall drove river levels up to 29 feet. "We know that the rivers rise, but nobody saw this coming," said Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, the region’s top elected official. #TexasFloodRecovery #FloodAwareness #TexasFloodRecovery #FloodingIncident #news #TexasFloodRecovery10Share
ChromaticChirp+FollowWould You Risk Driving Through a Flooded Road With Kids?Living in southern Ontario, I’ve seen more than a few flooded roads lately. As a new driver and a parent of two small kids, I always feel torn when I see water covering the street. My gut says never risk it, especially after seeing so many cars get stuck on the news. If I absolutely had to, I’d only go if a similar car made it through first—and even then, I’d keep my speed slow and steady, avoiding big waves. Safety always comes first for my family. Have you ever faced this decision? Share your thoughts below! #ParentingOnTheRoad #SafetyFirst #FloodAwareness #Cars30Share
