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Camp Mystic leader may not have seen urgent alert before Texas flood, family spokesman says
A spokesman for Camp Mystic, the Texas enclave devastated by a July 4 flash flood, is raising concerns about communication ...
Family who lost everything in the Texas floods navigate maze of insurance, federal assistance
Many victims of the recent flooding did not have flood insurance when water washed away homes, cars and belongings.
After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response
Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can ...
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 ...
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 ...
How to get disaster relief after the Central Texas floods
You can apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. You should take pictures of your damaged home and belongings and make a list of damaged and lost items immediately, as it ...
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 ...
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 ...