William B Thomas
William B Thomas is the Kerr County emergency management coordinator who faced scrutiny for his absence during the devastating floods in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend in 2023. While he had planned to take time off to care for his elderly father, he was sick and asleep at home, missing critical emergency coordination calls as the situation escalated. His lack of presence and the delayed response to the impending disaster raised significant concerns among residents and officials regarding the county's preparedness and communication during natural crises.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.50 | 0.07% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 47,606 | $2,700,000 | 1,893$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 102,319 | $21,000,000 | 6,491$ |
| Totals | 3 | 398,888,662 | 149,925 | $23,700,000 | 8,384$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United States:
William B. 'Dub' Thomas missed the emergency briefings because he was home sick.
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United Kingdom:
Emergency management coordinator William B Thomas explained that he had been feeling ill in the days leading up to the flood.
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United Kingdom:
William B Thomas was sick and asleep during the deadly floods in Texas, leading to questions about his absence and the lack of warnings to residents.
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