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After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can respond in the future to major weather events.

Newsweek on MSN · 3d

Are Donald Trump's NOAA cuts to blame for Texas flood tragedy? What to know

Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Trump’s NOAA pick appears in confirmation hearing days after Texas floods

In the five months since Trump chose Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator, hundreds of NOAA scientists and meteorologists have left the agency through a combination of firings, buyouts and retirements.

Emergency response questioned in Texas floods

The Hill on MSN · 1h

Top Democrats slam Noem over Texas flood response: ‘That’s abandonment’

Democrats Reps. Greg Stanton (Ariz.) and Gabe Amo (R.I.) slammed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday over the administration’s response to fatal flooding in Texas amid its efforts to cut disaster response,

UPI News on MSN · 6h

'Forecasts were there': Emergency response questioned in Texas floods

More than 100 people are dead and 150 known to be missing in Texas Wednesday from flooding but questions remain about how the effects of the deadly disaster could have been mitigated.

ABC News on MSN · 21h

Timeline: Catastrophic flooding in Texas

Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas on Independence Day, with the flooding causing at least 119 deaths.

Deadly flooding devastates central Texas

TIME on MSN · 5h

I’m a Climate Scientist in Texas. Here’s What the Floods Tell Us

As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding. Meteorologists often refer to it as “Flash Flood Alley” because of its steep terrain, shallow soils, and its history of sudden and intense rainfall.

USA TODAY · 53m

After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared

There's no sense in finger-pointing over whether or not alerts went out fast enough in Texas, said Landry. As she sees it, preparing for the weather comes down to knowing the landscape where you live and planning out what to do if disaster strikes. "You have to be aware and prepared," she said.

Inc · 1d

How You Can Help Small Businesses Affected by the Central Texas Floods

Early on the morning of July 4, the Guadalupe River in central Texas overflowed its banks, causing catastrophic flooding. As of July 9, at least 111 people had died, and homes and businesses along the river were washed away in the affected parts of Texas Hill Country,

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Staffing Cuts at NWS and the Tragic Flooding in Texas

Q: Is it true that if President Donald Trump hadn’t defunded the National Weather Service, the death toll in the Texas ...

Houston Public Media54m

These meteorologists spent years at the NWS in Texas. Here’s what they think of staffing issues

For years, employees say, they've had to do more with less. But the ability to fill in the gaps became strained to the ...

NWS union says Central Texas office was prepared, but understaffed offices may not be

Deadly flood in Texas sparks a debate over whether recent cuts and staffing shortages led to a greater loss of life.

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Issues: NOAA

A: The Trump administration did not defund the NWS but did reduce the staff by 600 people. Those staffing cuts did not cause the high number of deaths in the flash floods on July 4, experts said.

NWS warnings came hours in advance, but still may not have reached Texas flood victims

After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible ...

Thunderstorms move closer to San Antonio, NWS radar shows

There's a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms hitting San Antonio Tuesday night into the morning hours, the NWS seven-day ...

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Kerr County lacked ‘last mile’ warning to get NWS alerts to residents before Texas flash floods

Many warnings from the National Weather Service went out to Kerr County, Texas, but the area wasn't equipped with sirens to ...

Dems try blaming Trump for Texas flood death toll — but weather-alert timeline and even experts critical of prez debunk claims

In this particular case, we have seen absolutely nothing to suggest that current staffing or budget issues within NOAA and ...

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