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FEMA search and rescue chief resigns

ABC News on MSN · 1h

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.

Austin American-Statesman · 2h

FEMA Chief of Urban Search and Rescue Ken Pagurek resigns weeks after Central Texas flooding

Ken Pagurek, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Search and Rescue chief, has resigned amid criticism over the agency's delayed response to Texas flooding and efforts by the federal government to dismantle the organization.

CNN on MSN · 1d

FEMA search and rescue chief resigns after frustration with Texas flood response

The head of FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue branch, which runs a network of teams stationed across the country that can swiftly respond to natural disasters, resigned on Monday.

Texas, floods and Some lawmakers

The Associated Press on MSN · 5m

Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing decisions by local officials or assigning blame over the tragedy that killed at least 136 people, a top Republican leading the effort said Wednesday.

Houston Chronicle · 7h

Texas lawmakers hold first public hearing on Hill Country flood response. Here's what to know.

Nim Kidd, chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and representatives from the Upper Guadalupe River Authority are expected to testify.

The Washington Post on MSN · 6h

Texas lawmakers tackle state’s catastrophic flooding in special session

Proposed measures aim to improve early warning systems and bolster emergency communications. Some lawmakers want them addressed before any other issue.

Mediaite on MSN1h

House Democrat Grills Trump’s FEMA Boss About Deadly Texas Flood: Do the Victims ‘Deserve an Apology?’

"You seem uninterested in learning what went wrong and how to respond better. Do the victims and survivors in Texas deserve ...

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Texas flooding: Gov. Greg Abbott calls special legislative session for flood emergency planning

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.

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Texas officials begin state investigation into July 4 flood disaster

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the ...

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FEMA Deleted Texas Camp's Buildings from Flood Map—Report

There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.

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Lawmakers file more than a dozen bills addressing floods, emergency response

Response to the Hill Country floods is the top priority for a special session of the Texas Legislature. Lawmakers have ...

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FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.

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Just 3 people still missing after Texas flooding

Just three people remain missing — down from nearly 100 at last count — since the Texas Hill Country was pounded by massive ...

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