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Election organizers develop protocols for potential power outages

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www.youtube.com – 40/29 News – 2024-10-29 23:39:06

SUMMARY: On the upcoming election day, organizers emphasize the importance of electricity for a smooth voting process. Contingency plans are in place to address potential power outages, with utility companies prioritizing voting centers. Poll workers are trained to contact specific utility personnel for quick response to any issues. Electronic voting increases awareness of power usage, and in some areas, fire trucks equipped with generators can assist if outages occur. Voting equipment has battery backups to maintain functionality during outages. Organizers are also coordinating with the National Weather Service to mitigate the effects of any adverse weather on election day.

Voters will fill voting centers one week from now on election day. They’ll need electricity to make sure things go off without a hitch.

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82 dead in Texas floods, dozens still missing

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www.youtube.com – THV11 – 2025-07-07 07:18:14

SUMMARY: Flash flooding in Texas’ Hill Country, known as “flash flood alley,” has killed 82 people with dozens missing, mainly near Kerrville where severe devastation occurred, including at Camp Mystic. Search and rescue efforts have continued for four days, using air, land, water, boats, and drones. Officials hope to find survivors but acknowledge the mission may shift to recovery. Residents express emotional distress over uncertain fates of loved ones. Governor Greg Abbott emphasized local responsibility for emergency alerts, but Kerr County did not send its own warnings; alerts were only from the National Weather Service, some residents reporting no phone warnings.

Recovery efforts are underway in Kerrville, Texas, where so much of the flooding devastation happened near a girls’ camp.

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Arkansas and Oklahoma teams deploy to aid Texas floods

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www.youtube.com – 40/29 News – 2025-07-06 21:22:11

SUMMARY: Response teams from Arkansas and Oklahoma are mobilizing to assist with historic floods in Central Texas. Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, specializing in cleanup and debris removal, already has members assessing damage and will deploy chainsaw-equipped crews to aid recovery once conditions improve, likely by midweek. CEO Lance Nutt warns that too many uncoordinated helpers can hinder efforts. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt deployed two swift water rescue teams with boats and equipment, emphasizing the state’s commitment to aid. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders expressed prayers for those affected. Sheep Dog plans to finalize deployment details by midweek to support first responders and clear debris.

Arkansas and Oklahoma teams deploy to aid Texas floods

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78-year-old man drowns after falling off dock at Beaver Lake, officials say

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www.youtube.com – 40/29 News – 2025-07-05 18:14:28

SUMMARY: A family celebration at Beaver Lake turned tragic when 78-year-old Frederick Lear fell into the water off his dock near Tomahawk Trail on Friday evening. Neighbor Charles Main witnessed the incident and heard Lear’s wife screaming for help. Neighbors quickly responded by boat, while others directed first responders to the location. Park Rangers arrived within seven minutes, followed by the Benton County Sheriff’s dive team. Main suspects Lear may have fallen between the dock and a boat lift, possibly hitting his head and losing consciousness. The Avoca Fire Department is leading the investigation into the drowning, marking a heartbreaking end to the holiday gathering.

78-year-old man drowns after falling off dock at Beaver Lake, officials say

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