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Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response

FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response 'a model' for dealing with disaster
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people earlier this month.
Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response as model for nation
U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday pressed David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about his agency’s response to
What FEMA’s acting chief said about missed calls after Texas flooding
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — After the devastating Fourth of July flooding in Kerr County that claimed the lives of 137 people, FEMA is under intense scrutiny from members of Congress over its response to the disaster, including claims that thousands of calls from survivors went unanswered in the critical days that followed.
Head of FEMA Search and Rescue resigns over agency's response to Texas floods: Sources
The head of FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue branch, Ken Pagurek, has resigned due to frustration over the agency's response to the flooding in Central Texas, sources say.
FEMA Fraud Scam Warning Issued After Texas Floods—What To Know
In the wake of catastrophic flooding in Central Texas that left more than 125 people dead and dozens missing, federal and state officials have warned residents and donors about a surge in disaster-related scams designed to exploit vulnerable families and charitable givers.
At House hearing, scrutiny of FEMA handling of Texas floods
House Republicans and Democrats sharply scrutinized the federal response to the Texas flooding disaster that killed at least 135 people.
FEMA leader defends agency response to Texas floods
David Richardson, acting leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), on Wednesday defended his agency’s response to deadly Texas floods despite pushback from lawmakers. During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing,
Texas flood response faces scrutiny as FEMA defends actions to Congress
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting chief told lawmakers Wednesday that the federal response to catastrophic Texas floods was effective, rejecting claims of delayed rescues and unstaffed call centers.
FEMA Boss Gets Chewed Up For Texas Floods Response
Rep. Greg Stanton highly criticized FEMA acting administrator David Richardson for not visiting Texas for at least 10 days after the deadly floods.

FEMA under fire for 24-hour delay in sending search and rescue teams to deadly Texas floods

The scrutiny on the agency comes as President Donald Trump has repeatedly questioned the necessity of FEMA and called for ...

Texas flood survivors offer mixed reviews of FEMA as the agency awaits uncertain future

As contaminated Guadalupe River water receded following the deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas, this month, residents ...

FEMA moved quickly to help Texas. These other states waited months.

Several states and two Native American tribes waited months for disaster aid, while hundreds of requests for critical ...

After helping GOP-led Texas, Trump admin denies FEMA aid to another Democratic-led state

Donald Trump’s administration has denied Maryland’s request for FEMA aid to deal with the fallout of devastating floods in ...

Ohio Task Force 1 coming home after aiding in Texas flooding search

After assisting Texas in its search and recovery after historic flooding earlier this month, the members of Ohio Task Force 1 ...

FEMA head who resigned after Texas floods will return to Philadelphia Fire Department

Ken Pagurek, a longtime Philadelphia firefighter who served as chief of FEMA’s search and rescue branch for the past year, ...

Texas lawmakers head to flood-ravaged Kerrville this week for special session

A hearing was set to take place this week in Kerrville, where local residents should have a chance to testify before state ...

Leaders of Texas town hit by floods frustrated over lack of answers from top emergency official

Ingram officials have been waiting to hear from Kerr County’s emergency management coordinator after feeling as if they were ...