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Kristi Noem hates FEMA

Kristi Noem Cries 'Fake News' Amid Reports Of FEMA Failures After Texas Floods

A New York Times report found thousands of calls to FEMA went unanswered after the Department of Homeland Security laid off call center workers.

Straight Arrow News on MSN · 3d

FEMA didn’t answer thousands of calls after deadly Texas flooding: Report

The New York Times writes FEMA failed to answer thousands of calls after flooding in Texas because hundreds of contractors were fired.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

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 slowed the agency's deployment.

Trump, FEMA and Texas

WPTZ Plattsburgh-Burlington on … · 4d

Trump visits Texas to assess flood damage amid questions over FEMA’s future

President Donald Trump is visiting Texas to survey the damage from recent flash flooding that claimed at least 120 lives. He is expected to face questions on the federal response and his plans to “phase out” FEMA long-term.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Floods put Abbott, a disaster veteran, at crossroads of Trump’s FEMA rebrand

Weeks before flash floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott participated in the first meeting of a new council to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He criticized FEMA as “slow and clunky,

Opinion

MSNBC on MSN · 8d

Trump’s response to flooding in Texas reflects glaring inequality

The president quickly committed vital funding for Republican-led Texas after last week's deadly flooding. But Democratic-led states haven’t always received the same treatment.

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Texas Flood Victims Couldn’t Call FEMA After ICE Barbie’s Cuts

Records obtained by The New York Times show that FEMA laid off contractors the night of July 5, when flood waters were ...

FEMA Didn’t Answer Thousands of Calls From Flood Survivors, Documents Show

Two days after deadly Texas floods, the agency struggled to answer calls from survivors because of call center contracts that ...

Leander mayor voices frustration with Travis County's flood response

Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle said more communication from Travis County was needed to ensure residents have services.

FEMA activates in Texas after Trump signs Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County

FEMA was activated after Trump signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County, where 59 people were killed by flash ...

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Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood

Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash ...

WNYT.com7d

Understanding FEMA: Why local action matters before disaster strikes

As severe flooding devastates parts of Texas, many across the country are asking: What role does FEMA play in disaster response?Experts say the answer starts close to home. According to Dr. Njoki ...

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