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FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

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As FEMA aids Texas flood victims, Noem urges eliminating US agency 'as it exists today'

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Wednesday for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eliminated in its current form, even as the disaster-relief agency deployed specialists and supplies to Texas to help respond to devastating floods.

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Kristi Noem waited 3 days to deploy FEMA rescuers after Texas flood hit: report

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem did not authorize the deployment of Federal Emergency Management Agency urban search-and-rescue teams in the Texas Hill Country flood disaster until more than 72 hours after the crisis began,

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Texas flooding live updates: 95 dead in Kerr County, at least 120 dead in the state

At least 120 people are dead from the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 95 deaths, including 36 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.

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At least 161 people missing in Texas floods as death toll rises to 109

More than 160 people are known to be missing after devastating floods swept through Central Texas over the July Fourth weekend, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Tuesday — raising the possibility that the death toll could surpass 200 in what is already one of the deadliest flood events in the past five decades.

BBC on MSN · 20h

At least 95 dead in Kerr County, Texas, after flash floods

At least 95 people have died in Kerr County, Texas, according to officials, after devastating flash floods swept through south central Texas on Friday, killing 119 people in the state. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said 116 people were still missing as of Wednesday morning,

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DHS slams CNN for ‘activist journalism’ over report claiming Noem slowed Texas flood response

The report, citing anonymous sources, suggested FEMA's Texas flood response was delayed as a result of a Trump administration ...

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Kristi Noem slammed for delaying Texas rescue teams for 72 hours as calls for her to resign grow

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's voice started to break as she described her visit to Kerrville at the epicenter of ...

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Texas News Anchor Rips Kristi Noem And Greg Abbott Over Flood Press Conference

S an Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi ...

Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood

Asked shortly after the disaster whether he still intended to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency, President ...

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Kristi Noem's puppy-killing scandal rears its ugly head amid Texas flood disaster

Republicans, such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have largely responded to the crisis by demonstrating loyalty ...

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'Tone Deaf' Kristi Noem Berated for Sharing Governor's Portrait Options As Texas Flood Rescue Efforts Continue

Kristi Noem is being berated online after she asked her followers for their thoughts on potential governor's portraits while ...

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Who is Scott Ruskan? Coast Guard Hero Saves 165 People from Texas Floods

Scott Ruskan, a 26-year-old rescue swimmer with the U.S. Coast Guard, is being applauded as an "American hero" after his first mission saw him save 165 people affected by the flash floods in Texas.

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Deadly Texas flood exposes 'neglected' weather alert system Trump aims to modernize

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems ...

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