Part 4/6:
Government Response and Systemic Failures
A deeper critique of the federal and local response boards on the role of government incompetence and modernization needs. Winters highlighted that the National Weather Service was "overstaffed" at the time of the flooding, implying that technological modernization—rather than political blame—might be crucial in preventing future tragedies.
She argued that the government’s current priorities—such as allocating millions of dollars abroad for Ukraine or assisting refugees—are misaligned with the needs of American communities facing natural disasters. Instead, she advocates for increased investment in domestic infrastructure and flood alert systems to better protect vulnerable regions.