Media Coverage

Report Calling For Overhaul of US Disaster Response Agency Only Mentions ‘Climate’ Once

Earth.org,

FEMA Review Council backs off on staffing cuts in final report

Federal News Network,

FEMA should employ fewer staff and offer aid to fewer individuals, Trump’s council recommends

Government Executive,

Trump Panel Calls for FEMA Overhaul

The New York Times,

Trump-appointed FEMA panel urges states should take the lead in disaster recovery

News from the States,

Trump-appointed panel calls for overhauling how FEMA operates

Washington Post,

FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood

Texas Tribune,

Over $37M in FEMA aid flowed fastest to wealthier homes in Central Texas after July 4 floods

Houston Chronicle,

Texas floods FEMA claim tracker: $26 million approved, but concerns mounting over growing delays

Houston Chronicle,

Goodbye FEMA, Hello Disaster Consultants

The Atlantic,

What Comes Next After Texas Hill Country’s Deadly Flood?

Sierra Magazine,

FEMA assistance deadline approaches for Central Texas flood survivors

KXAN Austin,

20 Years Ago: When Katrina Struck, the Legal Tech Community Stepped Up

LawNext,

FEMA closing 2 recovery centers handling Hill Country flood damage claims, as thousands wait on aid

Houston Chronicle,

Texas nonprofit launches dashboard to visualize July flood-related FEMA claims

KXAN Austin,

Houston approves disaster recovery plan, allocates $100M for housing repairs

Houston Defender,

It’s been 1 month since devastating floods hit Texas and survivors are still waiting for support

Deseret News,

It’s been a month since the deadly Texas floods. Survivors are grappling with trauma – and still waiting on financial help

CNN,

Texas lawmakers grill Kerr County officials as flood recovery plods on

Grist,

“Nobody came”: Hill Country flooding survivors recount anguish, neglect during emotional hearing

Texas Tribune,

As Texas lawmakers await flood testimony, Hill Country survivors still grapple with recovery

Houston Chronicle,

Hill Country flood victims discuss community needs in hopes Texas legislators will consider in special session

KPRC2,

Kerr flood survivors to state lawmakers: Tap Rainy Day Fund to meet needs now

Texas Public Radio,

Flood survivors face long wait to speak at Texas hearing on disaster response in Kerrville

Houston Chronicle,

As Texans start to rebuild after the floods, many face the reality of being uninsured

KUT News,