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Why FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks
Even in areas that are mapped, like the Camp Mystic site in Kerr County, Texas, that was hit by a deadly flash flood on July ...
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 ...
Investigating claims Kerr County rejected Biden admin's $10M offer to improve flood warning systems
After flash floods swept through central Texas in July 2025, people online searched for reasons why the disaster was so ...
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 ...
Fate of dozens remains unknown in Texas flooding: 'Don't know how many were lost'
A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.
Abbott requests federal disaster assistance for Williamson County, 2 others after flooding
Gov. Greg Abbott instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request federal assistance for three additional ...
Norman was ready to build a new flood warning system. Then FEMA axed the funding
President Donald Trump’s administration has systematically reduced states’ access to resources to safeguard their people ...
Illinois sends search and rescue team to Texas to help with flood relief. What to know
Illinois sent an Urban Search and Rescue team to Texas to assist with operations related to the state's deadly flooding. Find ...