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President Trump to Visit Texas Flood Zone

Trumps Head to Texas Flood Sites, Where Search for Missing and Dead Continues

The president and the first lady were set to tour areas devastated by flooding in Central Texas. The administration has faced scrutiny over its level of preparedness and its disaster response.

New York Daily News · 1h

Trump heads to Texas as flooding death toll rises and questions swirl

The Trump administration isn’t talking much about its plan to shutter the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the devastating disaster.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

Trump to visit Texas; White House says FEMA has funds for flood victims: Live updates

President Donald Trump was expected to arrive in Kerr County, Texas, Friday afternoon, one week after the area was struck by catastrophic flooding.

Kerrville, Texas

Hoodline · 7m

Kerrville Community Holds Vigil for Victims of Texas Flood Tragedy, 120 Dead and 160 Missing

Hundreds gathered at a Texas stadium to honor the 120 flood victims; the governor urged better disaster preparedness.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

'Texans helping Texans': Kerrville officers risk everything to save lives in deadly floods

Kerrville police officers rescued residents during deadly Texas floods, risking their lives to save others in their community.

CNN on MSN · 1d

‘It’s bad:’ Hear how first responders saved lives when Texas flooding began

Kerrville Police Department Sergeant Jonathan Lamb gave a detailed account of how officers and other emergency personnel responded during the first few hours of the devastating floods in Texas.

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

KHOU on MSN · 1d

Flood recovery and preparedness top Abbott's official agenda for special session | See the full rundown

Governor Abbott calls a Texas special session with a wide-ranging 18-item agenda, including flood recovery and STAAR test elimination.

USA Today · 1d

Texas Gov. Abbott adds flood, redistricting to Legislature's special session agenda

Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.

Yahoo · 1d

Governor Greg Abbott calls for special session in Texas flood disaster

After deadly floods in Texas' hill country, Governor Greg Abbott is calling for some big changes. Advertisement. About Our Ads

Texas lawmakers create flood disaster committees

25 News KXXV · 17h

Texas House, Senate form joint committees on disaster preparedness and flooding

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows have announced joint House and Senate select committees to examine disaster preparedness and flood response.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 20h

Texas House and Senate create select committees to investigate disaster prep and flooding

The Texas House and Senate will appoint a nine-person select committee to look at disaster preparedness and the recent flooding across Central Texas.

USA TODAY · 20h

After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared

There's no sense in finger-pointing over whether or not alerts went out fast enough in Texas, said Landry. As she sees it, preparing for the weather comes down to knowing the landscape where you live and planning out what to do if disaster strikes. "You have to be aware and prepared," she said.

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A Watershed Moment for Texas

One of the fundamental principles of disaster preparedness is a thorough after-action assessment and an honest, ...

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San Antonio TV meteorologists slam Texas' lack of flood preparedness

"But without investment and urgency, they remain ideas on paper - until the next flood turns them into regrets. The River Will Rise Again. That's not fear. It's fact." ...

16hon MSN

Federal budget cuts not solely to blame for Texas flood preparedness issues, says expert

As communities across Central Texas reel from the deadly floods that devastated Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country towns, ...

As Oklahomans watch flooding in Texas, here's how Oklahoma camps prepare for emergencies

For many in Oklahoma, summer means summer camp. But as the flooding tragedy unfolds in Texas, how are camps preparing in case ...

1dOpinion

What Tragedy Can Teach Us About Climate Preparedness

This week’s Fresh Take features the latest on the Texas floods and how leaders can prepare for climate emergencies, why M&Ms ...

3don MSN

Following Hill Country flooding, officials say weather radios can be valuable tool in emergencies

Officials emphasize the need for emergency preparedness, recommending weather radios for receiving vital updates.

4don MSN

What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed more than 80 people

In Kerr County, home to youth camps in the Texas Hill Country, searchers have found the bodies of 68 people, including 28 ...

Axios on MSN4d

Trump says NWS staffing levels didn't affect Texas storm preparedness

The Trump administration pushed back Sunday on criticism of the National Weather Service's initial forecasting and its ...

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