WASHINGTON D.C., DC — After the devastating Fourth of July flooding in Kerr County that claimed the lives of 137 people, FEMA is under intense scrutiny from members of Congress over its response to the disaster, including claims that thousands of calls from survivors went unanswered in the critical days that followed.

Texas flood rescue operations continue, with Deputy Stewart from Washington State and others facing harsh conditions.

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.

The Dallas entrepreneur is teaming up with local groups to support victims and first responders after deadly Central Texas flooding.

Officials in Ingram, Texas, which was hit hard by the July 4 floods, have urgent questions for their county’s emergency management coordinator.

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the flash flooding that killed at least 135 people.

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert system before the July 4 Hill

They have been overwhelmed with generosity of people, but have literally run out of places to store the donations.