Kerr County's Emergency Radio System Failure
The emergency radio system in Kerr County, provided by Motorola, failed during the July Fourth flooding.
The system was chosen over another option, despite offering less coverage and being around $500,000 more expensive.
- The alternative proposal was put forward by the Local Colorado River Authority.
- Motorola's system was promised to be technologically sophisticated, but it fell short during the flood.
Danny Hakim, a reporter for The New York Times, stated that his team investigated the issue due to reports from first responders on the ground.
The failure of the system occurred as floodwaters rose and the death count began to increase over the Fourth of July weekend.
Author's summary: Kerr County's emergency radio system failed during July flooding.