Is FEMA Facing Elimination? Trump Addresses Flooding Crisis in Texas

Trump's Visit to Texas Amid Flooding Concerns

New York: According to a report from a reputable source, the White House does not plan to completely eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as President Donald Trump heads to Texas to assess the aftermath of last week's devastating floods.

For several months, both Trump and the Secretary of Homeland Security have suggested that FEMA, which was established to manage disaster responses that exceed local and state capabilities, might be phased out.

However, the newspaper cited a White House official stating that there are no current plans to dismantle FEMA, and any modifications to the agency are likely to involve a 'rebranding' that highlights the responsibilities of state leaders in disaster management.

While Trump will ultimately make the decision, it appears that FEMA will not be abolished at this time.

During his visit to central Texas on Friday, Trump responded to ongoing criticism regarding his administration's handling of the July 4 flooding that resulted in at least 121 fatalities and left over 150 individuals unaccounted for.

Search efforts are ongoing, but officials from Kerr County, which was severely affected, reported that no survivors have been located since July 5.

Over 2,100 responders from local agencies, 20 states, and various federal organizations have participated in the search and rescue operations.

After surveying the damage, Trump praised the local, state, and federal governments for their 'incredible job' in managing the response and recovery efforts related to the flooding.