US EditionFEMA Search and Rescue Teams Take Days to Reach Texas After Flooding as Agency Faces Overhaul
CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 12 – FEMA's delayed deployment of urban search and rescue teams followed a new rule requiring Homeland Security Secretary approval, after floods caused over 120 deaths in central Texas, officials said.
- On July 4, Texas floods caused over 120 deaths and more than 170 missing, sparking debate over FEMA reforms amid delayed federal response.
- President Trump’s January plan to phase out FEMA and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's calls to eliminate the agency fueled debates on reform, highlighting longstanding efforts to reduce federal disaster roles.
- FEMA-Authorized rescue deployments over 72 hours after the Texas floods delayed aid, contrasting with previous responses within 12 hours, hindering rescue efforts.
- Congress publicly reaffirmed FEMA’s essential role, rejecting abolition plans, as bipartisan support emerged after Texas floods prompted reform discussions.
- Lawmakers introduced the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act to ban political discrimination and require public disaster fund tracking, aiming to reform FEMA’s response system.
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FEMA search and rescue teams take days to reach Texas after flooding as agency faces overhaul
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.
Trump, WH Officials Backtrack on FEMA Following Texas Floods
President Donald Trump has backtracked on the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the disastrous flash floods in Texas, saying Friday during a visit to the disaster zone that "we have some good people running FEMA" thanks to his hires, reported The New York Times. "It's about time, right? We get some good ones. They failed us in North Carolina, but when we got in on Jan. 20, they fixed it up in no time." Trump in mid-June said he plann…
Reforms to FEMA face uncertainty after deadly Texas flooding
Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to "wean off of FEMA" and "bring it down to the state level."
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Winston-Salem JournalTrump FEMA reforms face uncertainty after Texas floods
Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to "wean off of FEMA" and "bring it down to the state level."
Editorial: Tragic Texas floods can prompt reforms for FEMA
HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington The federal agency has an important support role to play, but Congress must reassess and improve it. Editorial: Tragic Texas floods can prompt reforms for FEMA Wire Service
Fast Guard Service Expands Disaster Response Services to Flood-Affected States
In response to the severe flooding that has devastated communities across Texas, North Carolina, and New Mexico, Fast Guard Service has announced the deployment of its Disaster Response Security Teams. These teams are tasked with providing critical protection and fire watch services to affected homes, businesses, and municipal facilities. The flooding, exacerbated by previous wildfires in areas such as Ruidoso, NM, has led to significant damage,…
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