At a Wednesday morning press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha declined to answer a question about delayed emergency alerts, saying that an "after-action" would follow the search and rescue efforts. "Those questions are gonna be answered," he added.

The catastrophic flooding in Central Texas has left more than 100 people dead, including Houston-area residents.

Mary Kate Jacobe was at Camp Mystic in Kerr County when raging floodwaters roared through the camp on July 4.

The pediatrician allegedly wrote "Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. May they get what they voted for."

Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate the 161 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.

As the search and recovery continues in Kerry County, the issue of emergency sirens have become a focus both locally and across teas.