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Noem Defends FEMA Response to Texas Floods

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.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) · 1h

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 cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future.

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

FEMA Fraud Scam Warning Issued After Texas Floods—What To Know

In the wake of catastrophic flooding in Central Texas that left more than 125 people dead and dozens missing, federal and state officials have warned residents and donors about a surge in disaster-related scams designed to exploit vulnerable families and charitable givers.

Local Texas leaders face accountability questions

NBC News · 1h

Local Texas leaders face accountability questions after deadly flooding

Questions are being raised about whether local Texas officials could have done more to warn residents in the flood zone. FEMA records show that officials in Kerr County did not send wireless alerts with safety instructions.

ABC News on MSN · 13h

Texas flooding updates: Over 130 dead 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 · 18h

New flooding hits battered Texas; water rescues, evacuations underway: Updates

Heavy rain and a new wave of flooding in central Texas on Sunday prompted swift water rescues and hampered the grim search for victims of the deluge that swept through the region more than a week ago,

Search for Texas flood victims paused

The Press Democrat · 51m

Search for Texas flood victims paused as heavy rains bring new threat of high waters

Emergency crews have suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas amid new warnings that additional rain will again cause waterways to surge.

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Heavy rains return to Texas 10 days after catastrophic flooding

Over the weekend, 6 to 10 inches of rain fell over central Texas, leading to more flooding including along the Llano, Lampasas and San Saba rivers.

U.S. News & World Report · 20h

The Search for Missing of Catastrophic Flooding in Texas Will Resume After Pausing Due to Rain

Search crews are watching high river levels in hopes that conditions will improve enough for them to resume looking for flood victims in Texas

FEMA removed parts of Camp Mystic from 100-year flood map

BBC · 1d

Texas camp buildings were removed from map showing flood risks, US media reports

The camp where 27 girls died successfully challenged initial risk designations by US regulators, according to reports.

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.

NPR · 1d

Camp Mystic asked to remove buildings from government flood maps despite risk

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, and nationwide as many Americans have a flood risk they are not aware of.

1hon MSN

Texas flooding updates: New round of thunderstorms hampers rescue efforts

A flood watch is in effect into July 15 for more than a dozen counties as saturated ground gets drenched again.

Scientific American4h

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 ...

KERA News24m

Texas missed opportunities to prepare for Hill Country flood, former FEMA chief of staff says

Michael Coen, chief of staff of FEMA under former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, called on the state to be more ...

13h

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 ...

2don MSN

Trump Calls Reporter 'Evil Person' For Asking About Families Impacted By Texas Flood

A reporter from CBS News Texas asked the president Friday if more lives could've been saved if emergency alerts were issued ...

20hon MSN

Slow-moving thunderstorms bring more flooding and some evacuations to central Texas

Just over a week after deadly flash floods swept through Texas Hill Country, the region may once again face a ...

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