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After early criticism for being late, FEMA is getting high marks from people affected by the July 4 floods, especially in hard-hit Hunt, Texas. But locals heap even more praise on religious charities.
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Multiple urban search and rescue teams from across the country that responded to the deadly floods in central Texas told CNN they were not deployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency until at least Monday evening — days after any victim had been found alive.
There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.
Travis and Hamilton Counties have been added to Pres. Trump's Major Disaster Declaration following the recent flooding in central Texas, according to a press re
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The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.
Governor Greg Abbott activates emergency resources in anticipation of tropical weather in Southeast and East Texas, mobilizing state agencies and urging Texans to prepare.
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Many victims of the recent flooding did not have flood insurance when water washed away homes, cars and belongings.