India, July 7 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has been activated in Texas after President Donald Trump declared the heavy storms and floods in the state a Major Disaster.
Beginning on the evening of July 3, heavy storms across the state produced rainfall totals between 5 to 15 inches and over 18 inches in some isolated areas, leading to significant flooding, especially in Kerr County located in the Texas Hill Country.
"We are currently deploying federal emergency management resources to Texas first responders, and will work closely with state and local authorities to ensure the people of Texas get the support they need as search efforts continue and recovery begins," said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kris...