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Noem Defends FEMA Response to Texas Floods

Officials in Flooded Texas Defend Response Amid Threats

A commissioner in Kerr County, where the worst flooding occurred, said people were “cursing us for our decisions.” Official evacuations did not occur for hours after the first Weather Service warning.

Associated Press · 5h

Texas tragedy brings flood of volunteers

The torrents that washed away so many Texas lives have brought a flood of volunteers in their wake. And for those picking up the pieces, those volunteers have brought hope to a devastated landscape.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

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,

Kerr County, Texas flooding

CNN on MSN · 3h

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, including children and counselors at a summer camp, were killed in catastrophic flooding last week.

NBC News on MSN · 3d

FEMA records show Kerr County didn't alert all cellphones as flooding began

FEMA records show Kerr County officials did not use FEMA’s system to send warnings to phones in the critical hours as the flooding began on July 4.

KLTV 7 on MSN · 1d

Kerr County Sheriff’s Office issues emergency alert due to more possible flooding

The Texas Game Wardens also released a statement warning people of risks due to heavy rainfall overnight Saturday. Wardens have been deployed to Brady, Eldorado, Kempner, Llano, San Saba, Sonora and additional areas for search and rescue operations and have already rescued multiple people, the agency said.

Responders suspend search for flooding victims in Texas

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 1h

Search for those missing in Texas floods resumes in some areas after pause for rain

Search-and-rescue operations along the Guadalupe River were halted Sunday after a new round of heavy rain led to more high-water rescues and prompted fears that waterways could surge again above their banks.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Responders suspend search for flooding victims in Texas amid new flood warnings

Emergency crews suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas on Sunday morning amid new warnings that additional rain would again cause waterways to surge. It was the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month.

iHeart on MSN · 5h

Texas Gets Even More Rain As Search For Victims In Deadly Floods Continues

Heavy rains have returned to Texas just ten days after catastrophic flooding devastated the region. The recent storms have complicated ongoing recovery efforts in Kerr County, where officials are still grappling with the aftermath of the deadly floods over the Fourth of July weekend.

3don MSN

Kerr County officials waited 90 minutes to send emergency alert after requested, dispatch audio shows

At a Wednesday morning press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha declined to answer a question about delayed ...

45mon MSN

Central Texas swamped with rain again; flash flooding 'already occurring'

A flood watch was in effect for more than a dozen counties as authorities resumed the search for victims of the July 4 tragedy.

KOAA News523h

Colorado sends FEMA Task Force to Kerr County to assist in searches and cleanup

Colorado has sent Task Force 1 to Kerr County, Texas, to assist in searches and cleanup efforts along the Guadalupe River.

Texas Public Radio5d

Kerr County has an emergency alert system. Some residents didn't get a text for hours

Residents say Kerr County’s use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions ...

USA Today7d

Texas turned down Kerr County plea for money for better flood warnings

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

5don MSN

'Could we have done more? Perhaps so' | Former Kerr County official recalls emergency siren debate

KERR COUNTY, Texas — Kerr County leaders debated the issue of installing emergency sirens along the Guadalupe River nearly a ...

FEMA activates in Texas after Trump signs Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County

FEMA was activated after Trump signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County, where 59 people were killed by flash ...

2don MSN

FEMA deleted Texas camp's buildings from flood map—report

There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.

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