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KTALnews.com on MSNGov. Abbott announces federal assistance for Texas wildfiresGov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state's request for fire management assistance grants for the Welder Fire in San Patricio County and the Duke Fire in Bexar County,
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President Trump's firing of employees at FEMA and HUD are raising concerns about the readiness of the government's disaster response teams.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott enhances emergency response as the state faces threats of severe weather and wildfires, initiating increased readiness measures.
The loss of hundreds of workers at the Federal Emergency Management Agency could leave the nation unprepared for disasters ... Costs, transportation are barriers to Texans' care.
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Trump administration plans for sharp FEMA cuts fuel worries for some Republicans, state officialsA developing Trump administration plan for deep staff cuts and drastic changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency is raising alarm among some state officials and even Republican lawmakers, who worry that it will weaken responses to future disasters.
Severe weather season in Texas begins in March, so consider what your severe weather preparation plans are. Do they include tornado shelters?
An evening of fires ravaged San Patricio County, leaving some residents seeking shelter and waiting for daylight to assess the damage.
Along with about 1,000 rank-and-file workers, FEMA is losing some of the managers most experienced in handling emergency efforts.
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