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FEMA's director defends the response to Texas flooding

FEMA’s director defends the response to Texas flooding during a hearing with lawmakers.

Under questioning from Democrats on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Mr. Richardson said FEMA’s response to the Texas floods represented a “model” for “how disasters should be handled.

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Live updates: Texas lawmakers hear from state agencies, emergency managers on Central Texas floods

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FEMA Search and Rescue chief resigns over agency's response to Texas floods: Sources

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FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response 'a model' for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people earlier this month...

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FEMA officials questioned on Capitol Hill

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Here's how you can get help from FEMA following the Central Texas floods

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'FEMA is in worse shape than any agency': House Dem slams Kristi Noem’s leadership

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) joins Morning Joe to call out House Republicans for adjourning early to avoid a vote on the Epstein files: “They are running away… This is a Republican fight.”

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Noem's DHS Slams FEMA Rescue Chief's Resignation As 'Laughable' In Wake Of Texas Flood Disaster

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FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns, Citing Agency ‘Chaos’, Colleagues Said

Texas Hill Country nonprofit raises $60M for flood relief

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State panel signals emergency response changes to come after Hill Country flooding

Back from his deployment in Central Texas, a McKinney firefighter is talking about what he witnessed in the aftermath of deadly flooding and the kindness shown in the Texas Hill Country. Capt. Luke Dixon is back at McKinney Fire Department’s Station #9 after an eight-day deployment in the Hill Country.

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Texas Legislature begins review of Hill Country flood disaster

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Texas Hill Country nonprofit raises $60M for flood relief in weeks after deadly storms

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‘We are better than that’: Texas’ top disaster official delivers damning testimony | Editorial

As the sun rose, media reported another body was found along the Guadalupe River — that leaves two more people missing, including a child from Camp Mystic, after the July 4 floods that killed more tha...

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Texas Lawmakers Will Debate Flood Response, Redistricting and Other Issues

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Texas county’s emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours of deadly floods, sheriff says

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One of three missing people identified in Kerr County flood rescue efforts, officials say

The flash floods have been blamed for the deaths of at least 135 people in Texas over the Independence Day holiday weekend, with most deaths along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, about 60 miles n...

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2 still missing in Texas floods after body of woman found in Kerrville, Greg Abbott says

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Flash flood warning issued for parts of Southwestern Colorado

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Woman recovered, two remain missing in Kerr County after July 4 flood that killed 137

Officials in Kerr County say that the body of a missing flood victim has been found, leaving only two people missing after the July 4 flood.

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'We had to be here': Israeli interfaith rescue team brings high-tech aid to Texas flood recovery

Israeli rescue team ZAKA uses AI-driven flood modeling to aid Kerrville, Texas, in locating flood victims, honoring the dead, and fostering interfaith collaboration.

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Texas officials under fire for flood response after 119 killed

KERRVILLE, Texas >> Officials in flood-stricken central Texas today again deflected mounting questions about whether they could have done more to warn people ahead of devastating flash flooding that killed at least 119 people on July 4.

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‘It's humbling': McKinney fire captain returns from helping flood ravaged communities

A McKinney firefighter deployed to the Hill Country after deadly flooding says photos and videos don't do the devastation justice.

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Texas lawmakers to tackle flood response, redistricting during upcoming special session

Gov. Greg Abbott also directed lawmakers to tighten regulations on THC products, eliminate Texas’ high-stakes STAAR test and rein in local property tax increases during the legislative overtime, which begins July 21.

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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.

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Gov. Abbott reacts to 'blame' question over Texas flood response: 'That's the word choice of losers'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said investigative committees in the House and Senate will look at the response to deadly flooding in Central Texas, but cautioned not to place blame on any singular source.

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Missouri first responders back home after two weeks helping Texas flood response

Signs and warm hugs greeted Missouri Task Force 1 Wednesday morning, returning from a deployment in central Texas.

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Texas flood survivors offer mixed reviews of FEMA as the agency awaits uncertain future

As contaminated Guadalupe River water receded following the deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas, this month, residents returned to find their homes, vehicles and businesses destroyed.

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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.