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What FEMA’s acting chief said about missed calls after Texas flooding

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — After the devastating Fourth of July flooding in Kerr County that claimed the lives of 137 people, FEMA is under intense scrutiny from members of Congress over its response to the disaster, including claims that thousands of calls from survivors went unanswered in the critical days that followed.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

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

ABC News on MSN · 1d

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

Pagurek told colleagues he was frustrated by the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to dismantle FEMA and by new hurdles that slowed the agency's response to the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas earlier this month,

Kerr County, flood

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 10h

Mapping destruction: New data shows where people reported deaths after Kerr County floods

The data – derived from call logs provided by the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office and the Kerrville Police Department – offers a new look at how the catastrophic Independence Day flooding turned into the county’s deadliest disaster in recent years, though it leaves many unanswered questions.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · 1d

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.

KENS 5 on MSN · 14h

What you need to know about debris removal in Kerr County following the flood

KERR COUNTY, Texas — After weeks of rescuing flood victims and searching for the missing, communities along the Guadalupe River are finally shifting from emergency response to recovery. The flooding devastated parts of the Hill Country, and now, residents are starting the difficult work of clearing debris and beginning the long cleanup ahead.

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Kerr County flooding death toll rises to 108 with 2 still missing after Abbott says body is found

The body of a woman who was missing in the devastating July 4 floods has been found, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott ...

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Mark Cuban sends hydration kits to Kerr County flood relief workers

The Dallas entrepreneur is teaming up with local groups to support victims and first responders after deadly Central Texas ...

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Contextualizing claim Texas county rejected $10M from Biden admin to improve flood warning systems

Social media posts claim Kerr County, an area hit hard by devastating flash floods, rejected the money from the Biden ...

Washington State Deputy Joins Forces with Texas Teams in Intense Kerr County Flood Rescue Operations

Texas flood rescue operations continue, with Deputy Stewart from Washington State and others facing harsh conditions.

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Officials estimate $200M in Kerr County flood damage, consider raising property taxes

Kerr County officials now estimate that flood damage from the recent Central Texas disaster could exceed $200 million—and to ...

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Exclusive: Kerr County river authority chose tax cuts over flood alert system upgrades

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert ...

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Texas Lawmakers Largely Ignored Recommendations Aimed at Helping Rural Areas Like Kerr County Prepare for Flooding

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, ...

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SFD says their proud of their firefighters assisting in central Texas after deadly flooding

Shreveport firefighters are still helping our neighbors in Kerr County, Texas after the 4th of July flooding that killed more ...

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