Texas, Kristi Noem and FEMA
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As devastating floods ripped through Kerr County, Texas, late last week, Noem waited four days to sign off on Urban Search and Rescue crews, approve aerial imaging requested by the state, and bring in additional staff for FEMA’s disaster call center, sources told CNN. The disaster killed at least 120 people and left about 160 missing.
The Trump administration is firing back after being accused of contributing to the severity of the Texas floods that took countless lives including dozens of girls at summer camp.
Secretary Kristi Noem responded to a CNN report alleging she has slowed response efforts following the catastrophic Texas floods, calling the claims 'absolutely trash.'
US President Donald Trump is surveying flood damage in Texas, where 120 people were killed last weekend. Another 161 are still missing Edited by Brandon Livesay and Alex Smith, with Nomia Iqbal reporting from Kerr County Last weekend,