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1hon MSNOpinion
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.
2don MSN
The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes slowed the agency's deployment.
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.
New reporting reveals multiple urban search and rescue teams from across the country that responded to the deadly floods in central Texas told CNN that FEMA did not deploy them until days after any victim had been found alive.
Texans are looking for answers after devastating floods killed more than 100 people in Central Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott talks to FOX 7's Rudy Koski about the plans for state lawmakers as they look for solutions in the next special session.