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Texas Parks and Wildlife details statewide flood response after July storms; 22 parks impacted, dozens rescued
Summary
TPWD officials told the commission that game wardens and state parks staff led search‑and‑rescue and evacuation operations after July floods affecting 22 parks; agency leaders described rapid predeployment of assets, 33 water rescues and extensive visitor notifications as part of an after‑action review.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department leaders on Aug. 20 described the agency’s multi‑division response to the July flood events in the Hill Country, praising swift deployment of law enforcement, aviation and State Parks assets while flagging communications and infrastructure improvements for the future.
“For the record, my name is David Joskiewicz,” the agency’s executive director said as he introduced the department’s review of land‑and‑water operations and emergency actions. He credited staff and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation for…
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