"Whatever they're saying in the in the left news isn't the truth. You're a developer, though. At 1:00 in the morning, the technology only goes as
far as it goes. Kids don't have their phones. Phones are dead. People by the Riverside don't have electricity.
They're not going to get a phone alert that way. as a developer going forward knowing that everything was done lightning fast by Secretary Gnome, by you, by the governor, and everybody else. You did everything right. What do we do next time though to make sure that people are alerted if they're dead asleep? Maybe an alarm system, maybe a siren system. You might know better than I, but what do we do going forward? Because we've got to make sure that people get the alert when it's time to get the alert. Thank you."
"Yeah, you'll probably have to do that. You'll probably come up with something very unique because there is no system
right now. There's been no this is ne a thing like this has never happened that anybody knows certainly not to this
extent but I know the governor and everybody is working on it. They're meeting and uh they'll figure something
out"
They might want to check out this...
The Big Thompson Flood of 1976, which devastated the Big Thompson Canyon in Colorado, highlighted the need for an improved flood warning system. In the aftermath, a NOAA survey team assessed the existing system and made recommendations. This led to the implementation of a flood forecasting system in Boulder County, including rain gauges and monitoring, particularly during the peak flooding season. The ALERT system, a flood warning system, was also developed and has been continuously upgraded.
Here's a more detailed look at the Big Thompson Flood and the subsequent development of flood warning systems:
The Big Thompson Flood (1976):
A stationary thunderstorm caused heavy rainfall, resulting in a devastating flash flood in the Big Thompson Canyon.
The flood claimed 144 lives, making it one of Colorado's deadliest natural disasters.
Limited on-the-ground reports and delayed warnings contributed to the high casualty count.
The flood exposed the inadequacy of the existing warning system at the time.
This video shows the devastation caused by the Big Thompson flood:
Post-Flood Improvements:
NOAA Survey Team:
A NOAA team was dispatched to assess the existing warning system and provide recommendations for improvement.
Flood Forecasting System:
A flood forecasting system was implemented, including rain gauges and monitoring of drainages in Boulder County.
ALERT System:
The ALERT system was developed, utilizing computer, database, communication, and sensor technologies to monitor rainfall and water levels.
Improved Communication:
Emergency alerts are now sent via cell phone, landline, and email, and signs are posted in flood-prone areas.
Signage and Public Education:
Signs warning of potential flooding and instructions for evacuation are placed in vulnerable areas. Public information campaigns educate residents about flood hazards and appropriate responses.
Lessons Learned:
The Big Thompson flood led to significant advancements in flood warning systems and emergency preparedness nationally.
This video explains how the lessons learned from the Big Thompson flood were used to create better flood warning systems in Colorado:
They said the waters rose about a foot per minute. Kristy Noem said three times the flood was unprecedented, a once in 500 or 1000 year flood. They had floods before but not like this one. The President stated that he’s been to many disaster sites and not seen anything like this devastation, 100 year old trees destroyed.
During the late evening of July 16th, 1987 and into the early morning of the 17th thunderstorms developed and moved slowly eastward through the Hill Country of South Central Texas. The storms produced a train-effect, one following another, and a large area of 5-10 inches of rain fell in the upper headwaters of the Guadalupe River basin. The heavy rainfall was triggered by a mid level low interacting with a weak cold front and copious amounts of moisture from the Gulf of America. As much as 11.50 inches of rain occurred 9 miles west of Hunt, Texas. This resulted in a massive flood wave that traveled down the Guadalupe River through Ingram, Kerrville, and eventually Comfort, Texas during morning hours of the 17th.
The Guadalupe River at Comfort rose 29 feet that morning and crested at 31.50 feet, the ninth highest crest in recorded history. Upstream at Kerrville and Hunt the river crested at it's second highest crest on record and higher than the famous 1978 flood. At the peak of the flood the Guadalupe River was estimated to be two-thirds of a mile from its normal bank near Comfort, Texas.
Hundreds of other people along the Guadalupe River and its tributaries that night and morning had to be evacuated. The 1987 Guadalupe Flood is unfortunately known for the tragic loss of 10 teenagers lives and 33 other injuries when a bus and van leaving a church camp encountered the flood waters
So GREAT to see gentlemen...two Texas officer's just took off their hats before they shook FLOTUS' hand. 🫡
Edit: All of the men took off their hats as they approached FLOTUS to shake her hand! They do Texas proud! ❤️
I KNOW! Those Texas men make my heart pitty pat! Real gentlemen. 🤭 I also liked that Melania looked so cute in her tennis shoes!
That was so endearing! 💕
Love her tennis also, she has happy feet!
I am very glad that the President and First Lady went to Keriville, Texas. My heartfelt condolences to all those who lost loved ones.❤️🇺🇸
Yes...God bless them...they have a long road ahead of them...🙏
AF1 just landed in San Antonio at 12:05 CT/ 1:05 ET
81° in Kerrville
Marine 1 just landed at 12:47 CT/ 1:47 ET
"Whatever they're saying in the in the left news isn't the truth. You're a developer, though. At 1:00 in the morning, the technology only goes as far as it goes. Kids don't have their phones. Phones are dead. People by the Riverside don't have electricity. They're not going to get a phone alert that way. as a developer going forward knowing that everything was done lightning fast by Secretary Gnome, by you, by the governor, and everybody else. You did everything right. What do we do next time though to make sure that people are alerted if they're dead asleep? Maybe an alarm system, maybe a siren system. You might know better than I, but what do we do going forward? Because we've got to make sure that people get the alert when it's time to get the alert. Thank you."
"Yeah, you'll probably have to do that. You'll probably come up with something very unique because there is no system right now. There's been no this is ne a thing like this has never happened that anybody knows certainly not to this extent but I know the governor and everybody is working on it. They're meeting and uh they'll figure something out"
They might want to check out this...
The Big Thompson Flood of 1976, which devastated the Big Thompson Canyon in Colorado, highlighted the need for an improved flood warning system. In the aftermath, a NOAA survey team assessed the existing system and made recommendations. This led to the implementation of a flood forecasting system in Boulder County, including rain gauges and monitoring, particularly during the peak flooding season. The ALERT system, a flood warning system, was also developed and has been continuously upgraded.
Here's a more detailed look at the Big Thompson Flood and the subsequent development of flood warning systems: The Big Thompson Flood (1976): A stationary thunderstorm caused heavy rainfall, resulting in a devastating flash flood in the Big Thompson Canyon. The flood claimed 144 lives, making it one of Colorado's deadliest natural disasters. Limited on-the-ground reports and delayed warnings contributed to the high casualty count. The flood exposed the inadequacy of the existing warning system at the time. This video shows the devastation caused by the Big Thompson flood:
Post-Flood Improvements: NOAA Survey Team: A NOAA team was dispatched to assess the existing warning system and provide recommendations for improvement. Flood Forecasting System: A flood forecasting system was implemented, including rain gauges and monitoring of drainages in Boulder County. ALERT System: The ALERT system was developed, utilizing computer, database, communication, and sensor technologies to monitor rainfall and water levels. Improved Communication: Emergency alerts are now sent via cell phone, landline, and email, and signs are posted in flood-prone areas. Signage and Public Education: Signs warning of potential flooding and instructions for evacuation are placed in vulnerable areas. Public information campaigns educate residents about flood hazards and appropriate responses. Lessons Learned: The Big Thompson flood led to significant advancements in flood warning systems and emergency preparedness nationally. This video explains how the lessons learned from the Big Thompson flood were used to create better flood warning systems in Colorado:
They said the waters rose about a foot per minute. Kristy Noem said three times the flood was unprecedented, a once in 500 or 1000 year flood. They had floods before but not like this one. The President stated that he’s been to many disaster sites and not seen anything like this devastation, 100 year old trees destroyed.
Maybe a once in 38 years for this area...
https://www.weather.gov/ewx/wxevent-19870717
During the late evening of July 16th, 1987 and into the early morning of the 17th thunderstorms developed and moved slowly eastward through the Hill Country of South Central Texas. The storms produced a train-effect, one following another, and a large area of 5-10 inches of rain fell in the upper headwaters of the Guadalupe River basin. The heavy rainfall was triggered by a mid level low interacting with a weak cold front and copious amounts of moisture from the Gulf of America. As much as 11.50 inches of rain occurred 9 miles west of Hunt, Texas. This resulted in a massive flood wave that traveled down the Guadalupe River through Ingram, Kerrville, and eventually Comfort, Texas during morning hours of the 17th.
The Guadalupe River at Comfort rose 29 feet that morning and crested at 31.50 feet, the ninth highest crest in recorded history. Upstream at Kerrville and Hunt the river crested at it's second highest crest on record and higher than the famous 1978 flood. At the peak of the flood the Guadalupe River was estimated to be two-thirds of a mile from its normal bank near Comfort, Texas.
Hundreds of other people along the Guadalupe River and its tributaries that night and morning had to be evacuated. The 1987 Guadalupe Flood is unfortunately known for the tragic loss of 10 teenagers lives and 33 other injuries when a bus and van leaving a church camp encountered the flood waters
SMH. I will take what they all said at the presser.
Our President is speaking with anguish about this heartbreaking flood...💔🙏
Thanks mod frens! 🫡