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Kristi Noem Slow to Act on Deadly Texas Flood

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters. But almost instantly, FEMA ran into bureaucratic obstacles, four officials inside the agency told CNN. As CNN has previously reported, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem " whose department oversees FEMA " recently enacted a sweeping rule aimed at cutting spending: Every contract and grant over $100,000 now requires her personal sign-off before any funds can be released.

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The putrid------------- had help killing scores of Texans.

#1 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-10 12:11 AM | Reply

After Texas floods, questions about FEMA's future loom large
www.nbcnews.com

... Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been exerting more direct control over the agency, which President Donald Trump has talked about "getting rid of."

The devastating Texas flooding that has killed nearly 120 people is the first high-profile disaster the Federal Emergency Management Agency has faced during the current Trump administration. But while the loss of life has been catastrophic, former and current FEMA officials told NBC News that the relatively small geographic area affected means it's not a true test of what the agency, whose full-time staff has been shrunk by a third, is capable of doing in the wake of a disaster.

The real tryout could come later this summer, they say, when there is always the threat that a hurricane could hit several states.

As the agency's future is debated -- President Donald Trump has talked about possibly "getting rid of" it -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who oversees it, has tightened her grip.

Noem now requires that all agency spending over $100,000 be personally approved by her, according to current and former FEMA officials. To prevent delays on the ground, on Monday FEMA officials created a task force to speed up the process of getting Noem's approval, according to two people familiar with that unit. ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-10 12:19 AM | Reply

So, Sec Noem has now seemed to insert herself in the emergency response process, to slow it down, or worse, kill it?

How long will those required approvals take?

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-10 12:21 AM | Reply

72 hours

It took 72 hours for FEMA to have search and rescue crews in the area due to Noem's $100,000 policy.

72 hours

#4 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-07-10 10:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

The-------------------'s FEMA head is MIA.

www.rawstory.com

#5 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-10 12:37 PM | Reply

"It took 72 hours for FEMA to have search and rescue crews in the area due to Noem's $100,000 policy"

I've yet to hear a praiseworthy story of MAGA Texas and MAGA USA responding to this flood.

I have head Gov. Abbott lie about a few things he said that he "did".

My impression is that MAGA can't get those drowned kids buried soon enough.

#6 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-10 01:00 PM | Reply

Botox Barbie goes from killing puppies to helping dotard drown hundreds.

#7 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-10 06:10 PM | Reply

this worthless DEI MFr couldn't be
bothered with little white girls..

TEXAS FLOODS: In a stunning announcement Austin Fire Chief, Joel G. Baker, is accused by his own firefighters of blocking the deployment of rescue teams to the catastrophic flood zone in central Texas.
According to reports the state of Texas requested help but Chief Baker allegedly said no because of an $800,000 dispute with the state government despite Austin having the best water rescue team in the state.
The union says they specifically trained for Hill County ... for this very moment ...

I know how you bastards HATE to hear the entire story on issues so if you don't like it.....GFY

#8 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-07-10 09:34 PM | Reply

MORE ON THIS DEI MTHr....not that you effing punx give a f(((

The union says they specifically trained for Hill County ... for this very moment ...
Below is a statement released by the Austin Firefighters Association.
"The Austin Firefighters are outraged by Fire Chief Joel G. Baker's decision to deny the deployment of our highly trained swift water rescue teams to Kerrville until July 4th, despite the State of Texas calling for assistance on July 2nd. Only 3 AFD rescue swimmers were sent"far too late to save lives.
Our Special Operations teams are some of the best in Texas, but because of Chief Baker's refusal lives were likely lost. His decision, based on a misguided attempt to save money, is unforgivable. The department is reimbursed for deployments, but Baker failed to understand that.
Starting Tuesday, we're launching a vote of no confidence in Chief Baker, and we're holding him"and anyone else responsible"accountable.
We've held off speaking out while victims were still being recovered, but it's time for the community to know the truth.
We hope you stand with us in holding Chief Baker accountable."

#9 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-07-10 09:36 PM | Reply

The brain dead------------ gutted the NWS and is completely responsible for these deaths.

#10 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-10 09:41 PM | Reply

The GOP is a Death Cult.

The Cruelty Is The Point.

#11 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-10 11:40 PM | Reply

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