In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth.

Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.