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Sandy Creek

Coverage of Sandy Creek in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 08:45 UTCMost recent: Jul 17 · 22:05 UTC
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FEMAorganization1disaster recoverytopic1Ashlee Willisperson1Brandy Gerstnerperson1Gregg Gerstnerperson1Texasplace1Big Sandy Creekplace1floodstopic1RVstopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 17 · 22:05 UTCKXAN NBC AUSTIN
    Sandy Creek survivor says community mostly rebuilding on its own, calls for FEMA reforms

    A Sandy Creek survivor states the community is primarily rebuilding independently and criticizes FEMA's handling of disaster recovery, calling for reforms due to perceived flippant decision-making for budgetary reasons.

  • WORLDJul 1 · 08:45 UTCGRIST
    One year after the Texas floods, home feels further away than ever

    A year after deadly floods in Sandy Creek, Texas, destroyed 74 homes and killed 10 people, the Gerstner-Willis family and community remain displaced, with many still living in damaged homes or RVs. Ashlee Willis and her family survived the July 2022 storm but have yet to rebuild, highlighting ongoing struggles in the disaster-affected area.