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Noem Defends FEMA Response to Texas Floods

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.

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Noem Defends FEMA Response to Texas Floods Amid Scrutiny

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference to discuss the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s "National Farm Security Action Plan", outside the USDA in Washington,

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Kristi Noem Cries 'Fake News' Amid Reports Of FEMA Failures Afte Texas Floods

A New York Times report found thousands of calls to FEMA went unanswered after the Department of Homeland Security laid off call center workers.

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FEMA didn’t answer thousands of calls after deadly Texas flooding: Report

The New York Times writes FEMA failed to answer thousands of calls after flooding in Texas because hundreds of contractors ...

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Federal budget cuts not solely to blame for Texas flood preparedness issues, says expert

As the storm system intensified overnight, rainfall totals surged beyond predictions, overwhelming the area’s rivers, creeks, ...

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Kerr County commissioners set to hold first meeting since catastrophic Texas flooding

Commissioners in Kerr County, Texas, are set to meet Monday in their first official court hearing since more than 100 people, ...

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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 ...

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Trump visits Texas to assess flood damage amid questions over FEMA’s future

President Donald Trump is visiting Texas to survey the damage from recent flash flooding that claimed at least 120 lives. He ...

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New Mexico Governor issues emergency request for resources for Ruidoso flooding response

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency declaration request to have more federal response teams and resources sent to Ruidoso following historic flooding Monday. "Ruidoso ...

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Senator Welch to introduce bill aiming to improve FEMA’s long-term disaster recovery

THAT INCLUDES VERMONT SENATOR PETER WELCH IS BACK home. talking about A BILL HE PLANS TO INTRODUCE. THAT HE SAYS... WOULD ...

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State can do better on tragedies like Central Texas flood. Here’s how | Opinion

It’s not too soon, and lawmakers have a rare chance to act quickly. Here’s a roadmap for the Legislature. | Opinion ...

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