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As FEMA aids Texas flood victims, Noem urges eliminating US agency 'as it exists today'
July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Wednesday for the Federal Emergency Management ...
Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash ...
Trump to visit Texas; White House says FEMA has funds for flood victims: Live updates
President Donald Trump was expected to arrive in Kerr County, Texas, Friday afternoon, one week after the area was struck by ...
FEMA maps underestimated risk in catastrophic Texas flood, data shows
The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was potentially underestimated by federal authorities, according to an ABC ...
Texas lawmakers face scrutiny over missed opportunity to improve emergency response
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Trump looks to quash criticism on natural disaster response during Texas visit
President Donald Trump is traveling to central Texas on Friday to survey the aftermath of a catastrophic flood that has ...