Hundreds of 911 calls from Texas floods released

Disaster Overview - Over 130 people died in the Texas flooding disaster [1] - The catastrophic flooding occurred in Texas during the past summer [1] - The emergency response system was overwhelmed and caught off guard [1] Emergency Response - The police department had only two 911 operators on staff the night of the floods [1] - The police department received more than 500 calls [1] - 911 operators were overwhelmed to the point of having to hang up on callers [1] Community Impact - The release of the 911 calls was controversial for the city [4] - School districts warned parents to monitor their children's media access due to the distressing nature of the calls [6] - The attorney general mandated the release of the calls under the Freedom of Information Act [5]