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The Latest Breaking News on House Democrats call for urgent review of deadly Texas flooding as Trump tours disaster zone

House Democrats call for urgent review of deadly Texas flooding as Trump tours disaster zone

‘I’ve never seen anything like it. A little narrow river that becomes a monster,’ president says

The Independent UK

Trump defends federal government’s response to Hill Country floods during Texas visit

The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.

The Texas Tribune

Trump Walks Back Talk of Abolishing FEMA

After criticizing the agency for being ineffective for months, the Trump administration now plans to reform it to supplement state disaster response efforts.

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In flood-ravaged Hill Country towns, friends, families and strangers rush in to help with cleanup

For the past week, Clemente Sánchez and his tree-trimming crew have volunteered to help people remove trees and flood debris. It’s a scene being repeated all over the flood zone.

The Texas Tribune

Flooded Texas County Turned Down Funds for Warning System From Biden Admin in 2021: 'We Don't Want to Be Bought'

Kerr County officials rejected federal aid in 2021 that could have funded flood sirens, citing political objections.

Latin Times

Texas Official Shot Down Siren Flood Alert, Complaining That It Might Go Off 'In the Middle of the Night': Report

A Texas official once blocked a flood siren system over fears it might disturb residents at night.

Latin Times

Deadly Texas flooding puts Trump’s past talk of eliminating FEMA to the test - Roll Call

President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods.

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Camp Mystic Owner Killed By Horrific Floods Was Warning Officials About the River For Decades

The owner of Texas Christian summer camp Camp Mystic died during the state's horrific floods last week, despite repeatedly warning officials about the volatility of the nearby Guadalupe River.

Latin Times

Can sirens help save lives in the next flood? Yes, but there’s more to it.

While sirens can help in areas with shaky cell service, experts say officials also need to consider alert fatigue and provide education on what to do in an emergency.

The Texas Tribune

Texas flood devastation revealed in before-and-after satellite images

Satellites have captured before-and-after images of the devastating floods in Texas, highlighting a trail of devastation on the Guadalupe River.

LiveScience

FEMA is not shutting down but ‘rebranding’ to highlight local leaders’ roles in disaster response

In January, Trump floated the idea of minimizing FEMA if not getting rid of it as a whole – a position he has softened his stance on

The Independent UK

Trump’s failure to be a president now international news as his ‘threat’ swoops in to save America

Trump will not be happy.

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Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

The Texas Tribune

How a small Texas town prepared for the worst and saved every resident in the deadly floods

The town of Comfort installed flood sirens after past disasters. In July, they helped every resident survive.

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Texas floodwaters damaged crops and endangered livestock. Now farmers and ranchers are cleaning up

Along the banks of creeks and rivers outside of Austin, farmers growing everything from Christmas trees to ostriches have been affected by flooding

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