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Texas flood response faces scrutiny

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.

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At House hearing, scrutiny of FEMA handling of Texas floods

House Republicans and Democrats alike Wednesday offered sharp scrutiny of the federal government’s response to a recent Texas flooding disaster that resulted in the deaths of at least 135 people. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Development,

Texas flood response faces scrutiny as FEMA defends actions to Congress

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting chief told lawmakers Wednesday that the federal response to catastrophic Texas floods was effective, rejecting claims of delayed rescues and unstaffed call centers.

Nonprofit questions Kerr County flood numbers

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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.

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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.

Nonprofit questions Kerr County flood numbers after sharp drop in missing

On Saturday evening, Kerr County officials announced the number of missing individuals was down from 97 to just three. Previously the number was 161. We spoke with a search organization on how this news is impacting their search operations.

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Texas county’s emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours of deadly floods, sheriff says

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the ...

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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 ...

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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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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