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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends FEMA Texas flooding response after NYT reports slow response

The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes slowed the agency's deployment.

NBC News · 16m

Texas officials defend response to deadly floods: 'We saved as many people as we could'

State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.

ABC News on MSN · 3d

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 respond in the future to major weather events.

Flash flood threat increases for parts of Central Texas

ABC News on MSN · 21h

Texas flooding live updates: Over 130 killed as flash flood threat increases in Texas

Over 130 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

Central Texas swamped with rain again; flash flooding 'already occurring'

A flood watch was in effect for more than a dozen counties as authorities resumed the search for victims of the July 4 tragedy.

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

Texas flooding update: Volunteers given urgent warning

Earlier Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) for San Antonio warned that a "dangerous situation is occurring" in areas of Texas.

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN · 2h

FEMA removed parts of Camp Mystic from 100-year flood map after camp appeals, AP report

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from its 100-year floodplain map for Kerr County, the AP reports.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

FEMA Deleted Texas Camp's Buildings from Flood Map—Report

There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

FEMA approved Camp Mystic appeals to remove buildings from flood zone

Camp Mystic successfully appealed to remove several structures from a FEMA flood zone, despite being located in a high-risk flood area in Texas Hill Country.

PBS10m

Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods

The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for ...

Scientific American2h

Texas Failed to Spend Millions in Federal Aid for Flood Protection

Many states, including Texas, have not used billions of dollars from FEMA intended to reduce damage from flooding and other ...

11h

Texas flood rescue teams continue to search for scores of missing people as death toll tops 130

More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those ...

3don MSN

Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood

President Donald Trump has avoided talk of scrapping the federal disaster response agency after the catastrophic flash flood ...

Engineering News-Record1h

Multiple Factors Led to Texas Flood Tragedy, Sources Say

Overdevelopment in flood-prone areas and inadequate mapping from the Federal Emergency Management Agency likely contributed to the tragedy that unfolded in central Texas July 4, when sudden flooding ...

1hon MSN

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, ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

Emergency crews suspend search for Hill Country flooding victims amid new flood warnings

It was the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month. Search ...

New questions over use of alerts before devastating Texas floods

As the recovery efforts continue after devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth obtained FEMA ...

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