Kerr County, Flash flood
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A newly surfaced video shows Kerr County commissioners and residents in 2021 delaying over $10 million in federal funds —dismissing it as "Biden money"—that could have been used for critical infrastructure upgrades. The decision is now under fire after the destructive July 4 Texas floods exposed weaknesses in the county's emergency systems.
Although Kerr County has secured a federal disaster declaration, Austin-area flood survivors are awaiting federal aid.
Kerrville residents are grappling with widespread damage to homes, cars and belongings after recent flooding. Many are turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for financial help.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTrump defends federal government’s response to Hill Country floods during Texas visitThe 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 declaration will make federal resources available to individuals seeking housing and home repairs and to governments and nonprofits doing emergency work.
Although Kerr County has secured a federal disaster declaration, Austin-area flood survivors are awaiting federal aid.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that additional counties have been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration following the recent flooding in Texas, with FEMA providing Individual
President Trump signed a disaster declaration ensuring federal resources are made available to those impacted by the catastrophic flooding.
President Donald Trump was expected to arrive in Kerr County, Texas, Friday afternoon, one week after the area was struck by catastrophic flooding.