FEMA activates in Texas after Trump signs Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County [View all]
Source: nbcdfw
59 people have been killed by the catastrophic flash floods in Kerr County.
By Sara Hummadi • Updated 4 hours ago
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was activated in Texas after President Donald Trump signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County.
Flash floods tore through the Guadalupe River corridor Friday morning, killing at least 59 people, including 38 adults and 21 children. Many remain unaccounted for, including 11 children missing from Camp Mystic.
FEMA will work with Texas state and local authorities to aid in the search and rescue efforts, according to a U.S. Homeland Security press release sent out Sunday morning.
Shortly before FEMA was activated, Trump announced the declaration via Truth Social, commending Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the U.S. Coast Guard and first responders for their efforts. ...............
Read more: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/fema-activates-in-texas-after-trump-signs-major-disaster-declaration-for-kerr-county/3879038/
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