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FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings

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.

The New York Times · 2h

FEMA Approved Removal of Many Camp Mystic Buildings From Flood Zones

Camp Mystic owners successfully appealed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to redesignate some buildings that had been considered part of a flood-hazard zone.

CNN on MSN · 24m

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before rushing waters swept away children and counselors.

FEMA, Trump

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Trump administration rhetoric on FEMA moves toward reform rather than termination

Rhetoric from Trump administration officials appears to be shifting more toward reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), rather than axing it entirely. While the shift has been

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Trump administration moves away from abolishing FEMA

As Trump visits Texas to see the impact of last week’s deadly flash floods, the White House has backed away from plans to abolish FEMA, officials said.

Seattle Times · 20h

After Texas disaster, Trump shifts his tone on FEMA

Just days into his second term, President Donald Trump said he was going to recommend that the Federal Emergency Management Agency “go away,” dismissing the agency as bloated and ineffective. Kristi Noem,

FEMA, Texas and Kristi Noem

Reuters on MSN · 2d

As FEMA aids Texas flood victims, Noem urges eliminating US agency 'as it exists today'

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Wednesday for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eliminated in its current form, even as the disaster-relief agency deployed specialists and supplies to Texas to help respond to devastating floods.

Roll Call · 23h

Deadly Texas flooding puts Trump’s past talk of eliminating FEMA to the test

President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Kristi Noem faces investigation over FEMA's response to Texas floods

Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz has called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be investigated over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to catastrophic flooding in Texas.

19hon MSN

Trump Walks Back Talk of Abolishing FEMA

After criticizing the agency for being ineffective for months, the Trump administration now plans to reform it to supplement ...

Federal News Network1d

FEMA Review Council digs into agency functions, responsibilities

The FEMA Review Council is now diving into what responsibilities could be offloaded to states or other entities ...

Is FEMA abandoning California?

California frequently suffers some of the costliest disasters in the country. Now state officials fear they’ll be left to ...

The Hill on MSN20h

Trump might not eliminate FEMA after all

Rhetoric from Trump administration officials appears to be shifting more toward reforming the Federal Emergency Management ...

The Press Democrat4h

FEMA eyeing updates to flood zones in Santa Rosa. Is your property impacted?

FEMA is anticipated to open a 90-day public appeal and comment period in the winter where property owners can formally ...

E&E News3d

Trump’s FEMA council meets Wednesday as agency helps Texas

The president created the FEMA Review Council to recommend overhauling the agency. The meeting collides with FEMA's response ...

2don MSN

FEMA expert explains federal response & role of government agency

FEMA Consultant and owner of Emergency Response & Global Security Solutions, Inc sat down with KLST Morning/Midday Anchor Annick Joseph to talked about FEMA disaster response, and what flood victims ...

WNYT.com4d

Understanding FEMA: Why local action matters before disaster strikes

As severe flooding devastates parts of Texas, many across the country are asking: What role does FEMA play in disaster response?Experts say the answer starts close to home. According to Dr. Njoki ...

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