Kristi Noem explodes FEMA amid Texas Flood
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President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday to assess catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people.
DHS head Kristi Noem refuted a CNN report that her requirement for personal sign-off on DHS contracts over $100,000 slowed emergency response to deadly Texas flooding.
The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
Ex-FEMA officials say it’s unclear how the response differs from FEMA’s typical role in disasters, which is to support states through coordination and funding.
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
CBS News analysis shows there were 22 warnings sent by the National Weather Service for Kerr County and the Kerrville area, but many residents say they didn't get alerts.
House Democrats are calling for an immediate hearing on disaster preparations after catastrophic flooding in Texas, citing concerns about FEMA’s readiness and the Trump
Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo.