Texas HB242 mandates outdoor warning sirens in flood-risk zones and establishes a statewide natural disaster alert system.
Texas HB242 requires municipalities and counties to install outdoor warning sirens in flood-risk zones, defined as areas impacted by flooding at least once in the past 100 years. These sirens must be installed at two-mile intervals near rivers and comply with minimum standards. The sirens must be equipped with a water-level sensor and a solar-powered backup energy source. Local governments can use available funds to participate in the alert system and may contract with the division for services.
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