In the wake of deadly flooding in Texas, we don’t know where the current FEMA chief is, or whether he’s doing the job. That’s not ideal.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the federal declaration Friday after formally requesting it for the Austin-area counties Thursday afternoon.

As Trump heads to Texas to see the impact of last week’s deadly flash floods, the White House has backed away from plans to abolish FEMA, officials said.

The Trump administration isn’t backing away from its pledges to shutter the Federal Emergency Management Agency and return disaster response to the states.

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has backed away from abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Washington Post reported on Friday, ahead of the president's visit to flood-hit Texas.

California has increased its discretionary reserves as a direct consequence of Trump’s ongoing threats to FEMA.

The story comes amid Trump’s call to dismantle FEMA, leaving it up to the states to bear more of a responsibility for disaster response. CNN reported that within the agency, there are fears over its ability to respond as hurricane and wildfire season approaches.