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Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, constables, firefi...
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Key points County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, constables, firefi...
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