Texas, FEMA and floods
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The catastrophic floods in Central Texas took a mental and physical toll on survivors and first responders. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen spoke to the program director for Texas Search and Rescue,
Young campers and a dad saving his family were among the dozens killed in the historic flash floods that tore through central Texas over the holiday weekend.
Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from work. These are some of the victims.
Gov. Greg Abbott also directed lawmakers to tighten regulations on THC products, eliminate Texas’ high-stakes STAAR test and rein in local property tax increases during the legislative overtime, which begins July 21.
Robert Earl Keen has a personal connection to Kerrville, TX, the site of massive flooding on July 4 that authorities say resulted in the deaths of 111 people, with nearly 170 still unaccounted for at press time.
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What we know about Texas floods emergency alerts and climate change's impact on catastropheCBS News' Jason Allen has more on Kerr County's emergency alert system as more questions emerge about how Texans were notified ahead of the deadly floods. Also, David Schechter has more on how climate change is fueling these natural disasters.
Six members of the Bristol Fire Department, part of Virginia’s Task Force Four, are now in Texas helping with flood recovery efforts.
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Texas resident and YouTuber Brandon Herrera joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the level of devastation from the Texas floods and what the local communities need as they reel from the tragedy.
Cynthia Thomas describes the damage left behind by the catastrophic floods that struck Texas. Thomas explains to NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers why many people are likely to not rebuild due to the high costs of flood insurance.