Although Kerr County has secured a federal disaster declaration, Austin-area flood survivors are awaiting federal aid.

Alert fatigue may have led some residents to ignore warnings. Spotty cell service also could have kept some alerts from coming in at all.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Congressman Greg Casar and several other Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to U.S. leaders in the aftermath of deadly Central Texas floods, demanding answers about the federal response.

The Austin, Texas, fire chief is being accused of denying requests to send rescuers to Kerrville days before the catastrophic flooding — because of an $800,000 dispute with the state government.

Stores and restaurants around town are giving money and distributing supplies to people affected by floods in Central Texas.

Austin’s music community is hosting benefit shows as well as running ticket and merchandise fundraisers to support July 4 flood relief efforts.

Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp.

An essential that may have been lost to flooding that might not immediately come to mind for many people is medical equipment.