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David Richardson, who had no background in emergency management when he was appointed in May, served just six months in the job.

According to Politico, federal officials could relocate the agency here and tap Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to lead it.

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps.

The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp laws. A bill to help build emergency systems failed in the spring.

President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday to assess catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people. Despite his past calls to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Trump has praised the federal response to the disaster.

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

Gov. Greg Abbott and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

When Denton County experienced deadly tornadoes and straight-line winds in 2024, the Federal Emergency Management Agency provided more than $306 million in assistance.

Disaster assistance centers have been opened to help people affected by recent severe weather. Victims can can get hands-on help applying for financial assistance.

There are now 35 counties in Texas that are eligible to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's individual assistance program.

Storms tore through North Texas on Saturday night, killing seven people, including children. The small community of Valley View was hit especially hard.

An EF-2 tornado touched down in Valley View as storms ripped across North Texas overnight Saturday. Gov. Greg Abbott said cleanup efforts have begun.