FEMA, Trump and Disaster Mitigation
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Even in areas that are mapped, like the Camp Mystic site in Kerr County, Texas, that was hit by a deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, the maps may underestimate their risk because of a reliance on historic data and outdated risk assessments.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is under fire amid reports of a botched disaster response effort in Texas, one that the editorial board of the state’s biggest newspaper is comparing to
President Donald Trump’s administration has systematically reduced states’ access to resources to safeguard their people against natural disasters.
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Multiple buildings at Camp Mystic in Texas, one of the many areas impacted by the flood disaster over the 4th of July weekend, were removed from Kerr County’s 100-year flood map, according to a report.
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ENC cities and counties including Greenville, New Bern, Onslow County and Bertie County were set to receive a significant amount of funding.
Williamson County and FEMA announced they will soon open a Disaster Recovery Center for residents impacted by floods in early July.
Cuts made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Trump administration severely impaired its ability to respond to the devastating floods in central Texas.
Texans in Hill Country gain access to vital FEMA support after devastating floods. Governor Abbott's push adds more counties to disaster declaration.