In the days since the catastrophic flooding in central Texas, some have been asking: could more have been done to warn residents? We examine what we know about the communication between federal and local officials and look at how a warming world might necessitate a different approach to emergency notifications.

Guest: Bernadette Woods Placky, Climate Central Chief Meteorologist

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