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Texas officials defend response to deadly floods: 'We saved as many people as we could'

State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.

AOL · 6h

In wake of deadly flood, Texas legislative committees to prioritize disaster response

The Texas Senate and House are prioritizing disaster response and redistricting in the upcoming special session that begins Monday. The Republican leaders of both chambers have announced the creation of a Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding in the aftermath the Independence Day flooding that resulted in more than 120 deaths,

Marketplace · 6d

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.

Texas Flood Death Toll Rises to 131

The State on MSN · 6h

Were Texas flood deaths avoidable? Here's what Americans said in a new poll

In the survey - which sampled 1,680 U.S. adults - 52% of respondents said that most of the deaths could have been prevented if the government had been more adequately prepared. Twenty-nine percent said the deaths were unavoidable, and 19% said they didn't know.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Texas Flood Death Toll Rises to 131 as New Storms Loom

A National Weather Service flood watch forecasting heavy downpours of up to half a foot of rain was posted until Tuesday morning for a wide swath of central Texas extending from the Rio Grande east to San Antonio and Austin.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 12h

Texas flooding: Flood warning in effect for many Texas rivers

TEXAS - Flood Warnings are in effect for many Texas rivers following heavy rains over the last couple of weeks. What we know Flood Warnings are in effect for the following rivers: What you can do The NWS is reminding everyone to turn around,

Texas, FEMA and flash flood

ABC News on MSN · 5d

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.

NPR · 1d

What does the federal response to Texas floods indicate about FEMA's future?

President Trump has said he is considering eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. We discuss FEMA's role in helping Texas communities recover from recent flash floods, and what that response indicates about the agency's future.

PBS · 1d

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.

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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 ...

59mon MSN

Oklahomans expand flood assistance efforts to New Mexico

More Oklahomans are jumping to action to help neighboring states recover from deadly flooding, and it's not just in central ...

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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 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 ...

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 ...

Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA

During his first weekend back in the White House, Trump again visited North Carolina to scope out Helene damage and toured ...

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Noem rips CNN report claiming she delayed DHS response to Texas flood as 'absolutely trash'

DHS head Kristi Noem refuted a CNN report that her requirement for personal sign-off on DHS contracts over $100,000 slowed ...

Ingram Fire Department shifts from emergency flood response to rebuilding efforts

Ingram Fire Department shifts focus from flood response to rebuilding, thanks to overwhelming community support. INGRAM, ...

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