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Texas lawmakers will start working on their response to the state’s deadly flooding when they meet later this month in a special session. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) this week ordered the Legislature to consider a series of topics related to the storm, starting with improving and strengthening early warning systems and emergency communications.
Officials in Kerr County, where the majority of the deaths from the July 4 flash floods occurred, have yet to detail what actions they took in the early hours of the disaster.
Governor Abbott updates on Texas flood response with over 2,200 personnel deployed and various assistance measures in place.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's making FEMA less "bloated." Opponents say that cost people their lives in Texas.
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New York Magazine on MSNKristi Noem Laughs Off Criticism of Her Texas Flood ResponseFEMA officials say Noem took days to sign off on the deployment of resources to assist with the search and recovery efforts.
Visiting flood-stricken central Texas on Friday, former President Donald Trump praised the emergency response and community effort following what he called a really horrific and deadly flood He
President Trump visited central Texas to assess the damage from catastrophic flash flooding that left 120 dead. Amidst mounting questions about government response, Trump pledged support for new warning systems.
When asked by a reporter about flood victim’s families’ concerns that alerts didn’t go out in time, Trump said
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lashed out at CNN after it reported she delayed signing off on vital federal aid for areas of Texas devastated by flash flooding. Speaking to Fox News’ Fox & Friends,
On Wednesday, hundreds prayed, wept, and held one another at a prayer service, among the first of many somber gatherings to come in the weeks ahead.