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Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response
As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s ...
State lawmakers begin laying out plans to improve disaster response, preparedness after deadly flooding across Texas
The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.
Federal budget cuts not solely to blame for Texas flood preparedness issues, says expert
As the storm system intensified overnight, rainfall totals surged beyond predictions, overwhelming the area’s rivers, creeks, ...
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San Saba County speaks on flooding, response efforts
The San Saba County Judge, Emergency Coordinator and Sheriff are speaking on the recent floods and response efforts. In a joint statement released Thursday ...
Floods put Abbott, a disaster veteran, at crossroads of Trump’s FEMA rebrand
Weeks before flash floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott participated in the first meeting of a new ...
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Missouri Future Caucus wants to be proactive about disaster response and AI
Missouri state Reps. Marty Joe Murray and Colin Wellenkamp talked about their participation in the Future Caucus on the ...
Trump’s FEMA proposals, feud with Newsom could devastate California’s disaster response
California has increased its discretionary reserves as a direct consequence of Trump’s ongoing threats to FEMA.
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When Disaster Strikes, Can AI Deliver Where FEMA Doesn’t?
In light of federal plans to phase out FEMA by the end of 2025, artificial intelligence can help multiply and streamline ...