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Former FEMA Head: Cuts to Federal Response Programs Guarantee Future Disasters | Opinion

FEMA was ready to respond to this week's floods in Texas—but was delayed by administrative hurdles and approval processes that took 72 hours to resolve.

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Local Texas official ‘concerned’ about FEMA, NWS cuts affecting future flood response

Harris County, Texas, Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke about flood cleanup efforts in her community and expressed concern over future flood response following cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service.

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Trump heads to Texas after floods, future of FEMA up in the air

Trump and first lady Melania Trump will arrive in Texas and participate in an aerial tour of the flooding site, which killed at least 120 people and more than 170 remain missing. The president will also participate in a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials.

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Trump tours Texas flood damage as the disaster tests his pledge to do away with FEMA

President Donald Trump on Friday toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid ...

The future of FEMA: Trump talked of ending FEMA before the deadly Texas floods

Since the July 4 disaster, which has killed at least 120 people, the president and his top aides have focused on the ...

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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 ...

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After Texas floods, questions about FEMA's future loom large

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been exerting more direct control over the agency, which President Donald Trump ...

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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 ...

Uncertainty of future FEMA disaster funding alarms Bay Area emergency planners

On a FEMA color-coded hazard map, Alameda, Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties are shaded dark red, indicating an area with ...

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Following Texas flood, Team Trump faces uncomfortable questions about FEMA’s future

A month ago, the president said he planned to “wean” states off FEMA assistance. Now, the White House has adopted a different ...

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Texas flooding, politics around it, underscore challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Ex-FEMA officials say it’s unclear how the response differs from FEMA’s typical role in disasters, which is to support states ...

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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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Florida plans for peak hurricane season amid storm of FEMA reforms

Despite the state's experience and expertise, Florida has historically relied on tens of billions of recovery dollars provided by FEMA.

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Concerns Over Federal Readiness for Hurricane Season | Preview

Federal agencies including FEMA plan for hurricanes amid a staffing and funding crunch. Concerns emerge over the readiness of FEMA and the National Weather Service as hurricane season gets ...

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