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After Texas floods, questions about FEMA's future loom large

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been exerting more direct control over the agency, which President Donald Trump has talked about "getting rid of."

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Noem said the rapid delivery of funds to Texas resembled the “state block grants” model Trump has promoted. It’s an idea that would replace FEMA’s current system of reimbursing states for response and recovery expenses at a cost-share of at least 75%.

The New York Times · 12h

In Flooded Texas, Questions About FEMA’s Role and Fate

President Trump wants to shutter the agency and shift responsibility and costs of emergency management to the states. In Texas, that process appears to already be underway.

Texas governor says 109 dead from floods

ABC News · 2h

Texas flooding live updates: 95 dead in Kerr County, at least 120 dead in the state

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

FACT FOCUS: No, Weather Modification Did Not Cause the Deadly Flash Floods in Texas

Social media users are spreading false claims that flash floods in Texas that killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend were caused by weather modification

The Washington Post · 1d

More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says more than 160 people are believed to be still missing days after flash floods killed more than 100 people across central Texas

Texas, Colorado Task Force 1

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Timeline shows when emergency alerts warned of Texas flood disaster

CBS News analysis shows there were 22 warnings sent by the National Weather Service for Kerr County and the Kerrville area, but many residents say they didn't get alerts.

Colorado Public Radio · 1d

Colorado emergency workers head to Texas to help with flood aftermath

First responders from Colorado are heading to Texas to help with search and recovery efforts after devastating floods hit this weekend, killing more than 100 people. Colorado Task Force 1 consists of members from 23 agencies across the state,

KUSA-TV Denver on MSN · 1d

Colorado Task Force 1 activated for Texas flood response

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As FEMA aids Texas flood victims, Noem urges eliminating US agency 'as it exists today'

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Wednesday for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eliminated ...

7hon MSN

In Texas flood response, FEMA slowed by Noem’s cost controls

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

4hon MSN

Texas officials give few answers to growing questions about response to deadly floods

Kerr County officials say they are still focused mainly on the search for survivors with hundreds still missing and weren't ...

Marketplace14h

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’ ...

At least 160 still missing after catastrophic Texas flooding, officials say

More than 170 people are missing and the confirmed death toll has climbed to nearly 120 after flash floods devastated parts ...

2don MSN

Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts and whether staffing cuts affected forecasts and warnings

The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek ...

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Texas flood victims received hours of critical warning through emergency mobile alert system

Government warnings reach mobile devices through partnerships between FEMA, FCC and carriers like Verizon and AT&T, as shown ...

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Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more ...

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