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FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response 'a model' for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people earlier this month.

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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 respond in the future to major weather events.

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State lawmakers begin laying out plans to improve disaster response, preparedness after deadly flooding across Texas

The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.

City Officials: SAFD Radios Not to Blame in Flood Response Communication Issues

Kidd responded by explaining that, at the state level, his team acts as the “alarm bell” when receiving information from the ...

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Texas lawmakers tackle state’s catastrophic flooding in special session

During a lengthy hearing Wednesday, testimony highlighted problems with early warning systems, first responder communications and local emergency management.

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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 ...

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National ... or vacant positions impacted the emergency response in Texas, ... any staffing issues or other concerns related to FEMA, ...

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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 ...

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