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Camp Mystic leader may not have seen urgent alert before Texas flood, family spokesman says

A spokesman for Camp Mystic, the Texas enclave devastated by a July 4 flash flood, is raising concerns about communication failures during the disaster.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Camp Mystic did not evacuate kids immediately when warned of 'life threatening' flood

The National Weather Service issued an urgent flood warning at 1:14 a.m. July 4th. Camp personnel did not start moving girls to safety for at least 46 minutes.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 1d

Camp says warning was too late in deadly Texas Hill Country floods

Camp CAMP says they warnings were sent too late to make safety decisions. The camp sprung into action without Kerr County's help.

Abbott says FEMA needs improvements

Roll Call · 2d

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

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

CBS News · 1d

Abbott says FEMA needs improvements after deadly Texas floods

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) needs improvements while updating reporters on flood recovery. CBS News' Jason Allen has more details.

Reuters · 2d

FEMA needs 'improvements' on flood warnings: Texas Governor Abbott

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday (July 14) said FEMA needed "improvements" and said the state was working with the agency and The White House to "streamline the process, cut through all the red tape.

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends FEMA Texas flooding response after NYT reports slow response

The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes ...

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FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

Heckuva time to make an appearance: Trump's FEMA chief drops in on Texas flood zone

Rachel Maddow introduces viewers to the unfamiliar image of Donald Trump's pick to lead FEMA, David Richardson, who finally ...

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After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can ...

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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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Williamson County, FEMA to open Disaster Recovery Center for flood victims

Williamson County and FEMA announced they will soon open a Disaster Recovery Center for residents impacted by floods in early ...

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Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after ...

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Central Texas flood victims can report damage by phone or online through Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool

Texas officials assessing flood damage are urging residents to use iSTAT survey for help tracking damage to property caused ...

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Dem Calls for Investigation of Kristi Noem Over Fema's Texas Flood Response

Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz has called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be investigated over the ...

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Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood

President Donald Trump has avoided talk of scrapping the federal disaster response agency after the catastrophic flash flood ...

Family who lost everything in the Texas floods navigate maze of insurance, federal assistance

Many victims of the recent flooding did not have flood insurance when water washed away homes, cars and belongings.

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