Kristi Noem, FEMA and Flood Survivors
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The Texas Tribune on MSNEmergency crews suspend search for Hill Country flooding victims amid new flood warningsIt was the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month. Search efforts are expected to resume Monday.
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.
After President Donald Trump added Tom Green County to the Major Disaster Declaration on Friday, local leaders unveiled a path forward for help.
FEMA is anticipated to open a 90-day public appeal and comment period in the winter where property owners can formally challenge the flood zone designation but they must provide scientific or technical data to back up their request.
More heavy rains Sunday in Texas paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to high-water rescues elsewhere as officials