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FEMA's quick Texas response was 'the exception' as backlog grows under Trump
As natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes and landslides piled up this spring, FEMA accumulated a backlog of disaster ...
FEMA expands disaster aid to more Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has updated his disaster declaration to include 26 counties in Texas, added FEMA to the Public ...
Governor Abbott to be in San Angelo to address severe Texas flooding response
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott will receive a briefing and hold a press conference on Texas' continued response to ...
Heckuva time to make an appearance: Trump's FEMA chief drops in on Texas flood zone
Rachel Maddow introduces viewers to the unfamiliar image of Donald Trump's pick to lead FEMA, David Richardson, who finally ...
FEMA’s Texas-sized test
Weeks before flash floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) participated in the first meeting of a new ...
Family who lost everything in the Texas floods navigate maze of insurance, federal assistance
Many victims of the recent flooding did not have flood insurance when water washed away homes, cars and belongings.
Williamson County, FEMA to open Disaster Recovery Center for flood victims
Williamson County and FEMA announced they will soon open a Disaster Recovery Center for residents impacted by floods in early ...
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How a small East Texas town turned a devastating tornado into funding for sirens
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.