Texas, floods and Presidency of Donald Trump
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Texas Flood Death Toll Rises to 131
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At least 121 people are dead from the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 96 deaths, including 36 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.
More Oklahomans are jumping to action to help neighboring states recover from deadly flooding, and it's not just in central Texas.
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
Lorena Guillen says the federal response in central Texas has been disappointing after her RV park was washed away by flash floods. She tells “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” that Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have told her she may be able to obtain a Small Business Association loan,
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 the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. But he also used those trips to sharply criticize the Biden administration and California officials.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
DHS head Kristi Noem refuted a CNN report that her requirement for personal sign-off on DHS contracts over $100,000 slowed emergency response to deadly Texas flooding.
Ingram Fire Department shifts focus from flood response to rebuilding, thanks to overwhelming community support. INGRAM, Texas — Ingram Fire Department has transitioned from emergency flood response to long-term rebuilding efforts after an overwhelming community response met their immediate disaster relief needs, Chief Diana Baccus announced.
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A Kerrville-area river authority executed a contract for a flood warning system that would have been used to help with emergency response, local officials said.