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Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
Kristi Noem detailed how the federal government deployed resources and funds to Texas flood victims, signaling fundamental changes to FEMA under the Trump administration.
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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The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes slowed the agency's deployment.
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management deployed a specialized two-person team to assist Texas in its flood recovery efforts, according to a Friday news release from the agency.
Oklahoma provides emergency aid to flood-hit New Mexico and Texas, with Governor Stitt and OEM deploying teams and resources.
Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz has called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be investigated over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to catastrophic flooding in Texas.
Texas officials face tough questions over their response to the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood, which left over 120 dead and 150 missing.
The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.