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The Houston Chronicle ripped apart Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for her handling of the catastrophic Texas flooding. The editorial board piece was sarcastically searing, “Heck of a job, Secretary Noem.
A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.
Online rumors are blaming cloud seeding for the deadly Texas floods, even though the science doesn’t support it. Experts say these viral falsehoods are undermining emergency response. KUT’s Mose Buchele joins the show with more.
The committees will be looking at warning systems, emergency communications, relief funding for the Hill Country floods, and overall natural disaster preparation.
Governor Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Texas Flood Victims in Three Additional Counties
Governor Abbott requests federal aid for Texas counties hit by floods, aiming to include them in a Major Disaster Declaration.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended FEMA's response to Texas flooding, calling Democrat criticism politically motivated as the agency deployed over 700 workers within hours.
The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future.
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During remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) called for Secretary Kristi Noem to resign over her handling of FEMA in the wake of extreme floods in Texas.
Kristi Noem detailed how the federal government deployed resources and funds to Texas flood victims, signaling fundamental changes to FEMA under the Trump administration.