Whatever Elmo's people did to Grok has turned it into a full on Nazi program. It recommends a second Holocaust and that Hitler is best suited to deal with the recent floods. Oh and Blacks are a big problem...
Not defending Grok nor saying this didn't happen, but I gave it a shot fwiw:
Q: what is the best way to deal with the texas floods?
Dealing with the catastrophic Texas floods, like those that occurred in July 2025 in the Texas Hill Country, requires preparation, response, and recovery strategies tailored to the region’s unique vulnerabilities, such as its “Flash Flood Alley” geography. Here are evidence-based approaches to manage and mitigate the impacts of such floods, drawing from lessons learned in the 2025 event and general flood safety practices:
### Preparation (Before a Flood)
1. **Stay Informed and Heed Warnings**:
- Monitor weather updates from the National Weather Service (NWS) or local authorities via apps, radio, or TV. In 2025, the NWS issued flood watches and flash flood warnings, but their severity was underestimated by some residents, highlighting the need for vigilance.[](https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/05/texas-hill-country-floods-warning-forecast-nws/)[](https://www.npr.org/2025/07/06/nx-s1-5458512/texas-flash-flood-weather-forecast)
- Sign up for local emergency alerts, such as Wireless Emergency Alerts, which were triggered multiple times during the 2025 floods.[](https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/05/texas-hill-country-floods-warning-forecast-nws/)
- Understand the difference between a flood watch (conditions are favorable for flooding) and a flash flood warning (flooding is imminent or occurring).[](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/04/us/texas-floods-guadalupe-river)
2. **Develop an Emergency Plan**:
- Create a family or household evacuation plan, identifying routes to higher ground. The 2025 floods showed that low-lying areas, like those near the Guadalupe River, can become deadly within minutes.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2025_Central_Texas_floods)
- Prepare an emergency kit with essentials: water, food, medications, flashlight, batteries, first-aid supplies, and important documents.
- If in a flood-prone area like Kerr County, know the location of nearby shelters and practice evacuation drills.
3. **Protect Property**:
- Elevate appliances, valuables, and furniture above potential flood levels if you live in a flood-prone area.
- Consider flood insurance, as standard homeowner policies typically don’t cover flood damage. FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program can provide coverage.[](https://x.com/fema/status/1941920656158851453)
- Clear drains, gutters, and downspouts to prevent water buildup around your property.
4. **Community Preparedness**:
- Advocate for better local warning systems, such as flood sirens, which were absent in Kerr County during the 2025 floods, potentially contributing to the high death toll.[](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/07/us/texas-floods)
- Support investments in flood mitigation infrastructure, like improved river gauges or drainage systems, to reduce runoff in areas like the Texas Hill Country, where steep terrain exacerbates flooding.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2025_Central_Texas_floods)[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/08/texas-deadly-floods-could-be-new-normal)
### Response (During a Flood)
1. **Evacuate Immediately if Advised**:
- If a flash flood warning or emergency is issued, move to higher ground immediately. In 2025, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, leaving little time for evacuation.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2025_Central_Texas_floods)
- Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down, and 12 inches can sweep away a vehicle. The slogan “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” was emphasized during the 2025 floods.
2. **Avoid Flooded Areas**:
- Do not bypass barricades or drive through flooded roads, as the ground may be unstable even if water has receded.
- Stay away from flood zones to avoid hindering rescue operations, as sightseers did in Kerr County during the 2025 floods.[](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/04/us/texas-floods-guadalupe-river)
3. **Stay Safe Indoors**:
- If trapped, move to the highest point of your home or building and wait for rescue. Avoid attics without external access to prevent entrapment.
- Avoid contact with floodwater, which may be contaminated or electrically charged from downed power lines.[](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/04/us/texas-floods-guadalupe-river)
### Recovery (After a Flood)
1. **Ensure Safety Before Returning**:
- Wait for official clearance from local authorities before returning home. Boil water advisories were issued in Texas post-2025 floods due to contamination risks.
- Check for structural damage, gas leaks, or electrical hazards before re-entering your home. Use a flashlight, not candles, to avoid fire risks.
2. **Document and Report Damage**:
- Take photos of damage for insurance claims or FEMA assistance. Kerr County residents affected by the 2025 floods were eligible for federal aid to cover uninsured losses.[](https://x.com/fema/status/1941920656158851453)[](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-hill-country-severe-floods/)
- Apply for federal disaster assistance through FEMA’s website if a Major Disaster Declaration is issued, as it was for Kerr County.[](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-hill-country-severe-floods/)
3. **Clean Up Safely**:
- Wear protective gear (gloves, masks, boots) when cleaning flood-damaged areas to avoid mold or contaminants.
- Dispose of spoiled food, and boil or treat water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth, as advised during the 2025 recovery.
4. **Support Community Recovery**:
- Donate to or volunteer with reputable relief organizations, such as those listed by The Texas Tribune, to help flood victims. Avoid donating to unverified groups to prevent scams.
- Participate in community rebuilding efforts, as seen with volunteers in Kerrville who collected supplies and aided search efforts.[](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/07/us/texas-floods)
### Long-Term Mitigation
1. **Advocate for Improved Forecasting and Infrastructure**:
- The 2025 floods exposed limitations in weather forecasting and warning systems, exacerbated by staffing shortages at the NWS and FEMA. Push for increased funding and staffing for these agencies to improve prediction accuracy.[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/08/texas-deadly-floods-could-be-new-normal)[](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/death-toll-texas-floods-reaches-78-trump-plans-visit-2025-07-06/)[](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/07/us/texas-floods)
- Support local initiatives to install flood warning sirens and real-time river gauges, which could have saved lives at places like Camp Mystic.[](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/07/us/texas-floods)
2. **Address Climate Change Impacts**:
- The 2025 floods were worsened by climate-driven extreme rainfall, with 5–18 inches falling in hours, a phenomenon becoming more common due to global warming. Support policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance flood-resilient infrastructure.[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/08/texas-deadly-floods-could-be-new-normal)[](https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/07/04/texas-flooding-extreme-rains/)[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/06/texas-floods-forecast-climate-crisis)
- Encourage land-use planning that avoids building in floodplains, as Camp Mystic’s location on the Guadalupe River contributed to its tragedy.[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/08/texas-deadly-floods-could-be-new-normal)
3. **Community Education**:
- Educate yourself and others about the risks of living in “Flash Flood Alley,” where steep terrain and arid soil amplify runoff.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2025_Central_Texas_floods)
- Promote flood safety awareness, especially for tourists unfamiliar with local risks, as many were caught off-guard during the 2025 holiday weekend.[](https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/05/texas-hill-country-floods-warning-forecast-nws/)
### Critical Considerations
- **Forecast Limitations**: The 2025 floods highlighted the challenge of predicting exact rainfall amounts and locations, even with advanced technology. While the NWS issued timely warnings, the unprecedented 10–18 inches of rain exceeded forecasts, underscoring the need for residents to act on early alerts rather than waiting for precise predictions.[](https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/07/04/texas-flooding-extreme-rains/)[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/06/texas-floods-forecast-climate-crisis)
- **Political and Funding Issues**: Some experts suggest that federal agency cuts under the Trump administration may have weakened forecasting and response capabilities, though meteorologists argue the NWS followed protocols. Avoid politicizing disasters, but recognize that understaffing at agencies like NOAA and FEMA can impact outcomes.[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/08/texas-deadly-floods-could-be-new-normal)[](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/death-toll-texas-floods-reaches-78-trump-plans-visit-2025-07-06/)[](https://www.npr.org/2025/07/06/nx-s1-5458512/texas-flash-flood-weather-forecast)
- **Community Resilience**: The Texas Hill Country’s history of floods (e.g., 1987, 2002, 2015) shows that preparedness and infrastructure investments are critical. Local leaders’ reliance on informal warning systems, like word-of-mouth for camps, proved inadequate in 2025.[](https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/05/texas-hill-country-floods-warning-forecast-nws/)[](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/07/us/texas-floods)
By combining personal preparedness, immediate action during floods, and advocacy for systemic improvements, individuals and communities can better manage the risks of future floods in Texas. For specific ways to help or access resources, check The Texas Tribune’s guide at
www.texastribune.org or FEMA’s assistance portal at www.fema.gov.[](https://x.com/fema/status/1941920656158851453)
