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FEMA, Texas and Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem Cries 'Fake News' Amid Reports Of FEMA Failures After Texas Floods

A New York Times report found thousands of calls to FEMA went unanswered after the Department of Homeland Security laid off call center workers.

Straight Arrow News on MSN · 1d

FEMA didn’t answer thousands of calls after deadly Texas flooding: Report

The New York Times writes FEMA failed to answer thousands of calls after flooding in Texas because hundreds of contractors were fired.

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

Noem defends policies amid reports FEMA didn't answer thousands of flood survivor calls

Kristi Noem is denying reports that claim her policies held up the government’s emergency response in the days following the July 4 Texas floods.

FEMA, Trump and flash flood

The Washington Post on MSN · 4h

Floods put Abbott, a disaster veteran, at crossroads of Trump’s FEMA rebrand

Weeks before flash floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott participated in the first meeting of a new council to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He criticized FEMA as “slow and clunky,” arguing that states are able to respond “more nimbly, more swiftly, more effectively” to disasters.

WPTZ Plattsburgh-Burlington on … · 3d

Trump visits Texas to assess flood damage amid questions over FEMA’s future

President Donald Trump is visiting Texas to survey the damage from recent flash flooding that claimed at least 120 lives. He is expected to face questions on the federal response and his plans to “phase out” FEMA long-term.

USA Today · 1d

What to know about assistance and flood recovery in San Angelo: FEMA declares disaster

After President Donald Trump added Tom Green County to the Major Disaster Declaration on Friday, local leaders unveiled a path forward for help.

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After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can ...

Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response

As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s ...

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Federal budget cuts not solely to blame for Texas flood preparedness issues, says expert

As the storm system intensified overnight, rainfall totals surged beyond predictions, overwhelming the area’s rivers, creeks, ...

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Kerr County commissioners set to hold first meeting since catastrophic Texas flooding

Commissioners in Kerr County, Texas, are set to meet Monday in their first official court hearing since more than 100 people, ...

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New Mexico Governor issues emergency request for resources for Ruidoso flooding response

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency declaration request to have more federal response teams and resources sent to Ruidoso following historic flooding Monday. "Ruidoso ...

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Austin Fire Chief defends response after accusations of delaying help for Kerr County flooding

The Austin Fire Chief insists his department is doing everything it can to respond to deadly flooding in Kerr County after ...

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Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July Fourth flood

More than 170 people are still believed to be missing a week after the forceful floodwater hit over the July Fourth weekend.

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Beijing issues multiple alerts as heavy rain approaches

The city also upgraded its emergency flood response. The Beijing Meteorological Service forecasted heavy to torrential ...

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