Texas Standard A Guadalupe River regular shares her family’s survival story
Jul 9, 2025
Judy Dale, a dedicated Guadalupe River regular, shares her gripping survival story amidst the recent devastating floods. She recounts the panic and chaos her family faced during the crisis and pays tribute to the hero who helped save them. The conversation dives into pressing issues like the need for improved emergency communication and flood management strategies in Texas. Reflecting on both past and present disasters, Judy highlights the resilience of her community as they navigate through recovery and support each other in the wake of tragedy.
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State Support for Emergency Infrastructure
- Use state resources to help local governments fund emergency communication infrastructure.
- Building infrastructure improves preparedness, mitigation, and sometimes prevention of emergencies.
Floodplain Loss Heightens Flood Risk
- Loss of natural floodplains increases flood risk by reducing water storage.
- Protecting floodplains is critical but often neglected in development decisions.
Family Saved by Early Warnings
- Judy Dale and her family were rescued after the Guadalupe River flooding trapped them in a parking lot.
- They were saved largely due to warnings and actions by a woman named Lisa Coffey who urged evacuation.