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A significant part of the discussion focused on technical shortcomings in flood preparedness. Levit mentioned that the National Weather Service was "overstaffed," implying that the issue was not a simple matter of resource availability but rather a failure of modern technology and infrastructure modernization.
She argued that the real problem lies in outdated systems that need urgent upgrading. According to her, the country should prioritize investing in domestic infrastructure and disaster preparedness, especially in high-risk flood areas. She contended that resources are often diverted abroad—such as funds sent to Ukraine or programs for refugees—rather than being allocated to improving local emergency systems in vulnerable Texas communities.