Texas Flood Emergency Response

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Search for missing continues on day 7

FEMA search and rescue teams take days to reach Texas after flooding as agency faces overhaul

Multiple urban search and rescue teams from across the country that responded to the deadly floods in central Texas told CNN they were not deployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency until at least Monday evening — days after any victim had been found alive.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Texas flood deaths rise to 120; search for missing continues on day 7

This page is a summary of news on Texas floods for Thursday, July 10. For the latest news on the Texas flooding, read USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, July 11. The community of Kerrville, Texas, ravaged by the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River nearly a week ago,

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ABC · 33m

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 129 as search continues for the missing

At least 87 people are dead after heavy rain led to devastating flooding in Texas. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 75 deaths, including 27 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.

Texas, Lawmakers and emergency communications infrastructure

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas

Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.

Marketplace · 3d

Texas lawmakers to reconsider rejected emergency response upgrades after deadly flash flood

Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill in the regular legislative session that would have improved local governments’ emergency communications infrastructure.

FOX 26 Houston on MSN · 11h

Texas floods: Lawmakers speak on emergency response

Pressure's mounting on lawmakers about the Central Texas flood was handled in the moment. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke to state representatives about the flood and what comes next.

Trump surveys Texas flood damage

USA TODAY · 20h

'Filled with grief and devastation’ : Trump surveys Texas flood damage. Live updates

President Donald Trump met with victims' families and surveyed the damage of catastrophic floods that struck the state one week ago.

Politico · 1d

Playbook PM: Trump tours tragedy in Texas

Trump’s trip to Texas is a chance for Trump to tout the local search and rescue teams, “in a show of solidarity aimed at quelling criticism and emphasizing the White House’s close coordination with Texas officials,

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

The Latest: Trump Lands in Texas to Survey Flood Damage

President Donald Trump has landed in Texas for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people, which the administration has characterized as a

Arkansas sends 2 specialists to Texas to help with flood response

The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management deployed a specialized two-person team to assist Texas in its flood recovery ...

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Texas flooding death toll rises; new flood watch in effect

Search crews continued the grueling task of recovering the missing as more potential flash flooding threatened Texas Hill ...

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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 ...

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Trump administration's Texas flood disaster response 'fundamentally different' from Biden's approach: Noem

Kristi Noem detailed how the federal government deployed resources and funds to Texas flood victims, signaling fundamental ...

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Dem Calls for Investigation of Kristi Noem Over Fema's Texas Flood Response

Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz has called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be investigated over the ...

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Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood

Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash ...

Texas flood aftermath: Federal response ‘slap in the face,’ business owner says | Elizabeth Vargas Reports

Lorena Guillen says the federal response in central Texas has been disappointing after her RV park was washed away by flash ...

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