Doge reduced warning and response time for the Texas flood.

[shockedcanadian]

What a dumb **** reply. Just how do you equate the Weather Service with communism? You rightwingnut imbeciles are totally living in another universe.

Are you purposely being obtuse?

You could make the argument that ANY tragedy could have been avoided and/or lessened if "we only had more government workers".

Tragedies have happened since the dawn of time, you adjust the means to identify them and the number of workers often, it's a constant balancing act of seeking the optimum application of resources.

If an earthquake or natural disaster occurs are we think that if only there were five times as many people operating around the clock to prevent any harm that it would ensure a decrease to harm? If this is true, which it very well may be; what is the cost/benefit in society and for taxpayers when applying resources in such a manner?

Resources aren't unlimited so decision makers have to always consider opportunity costs. Just saying "throw billions of dollars and it will be solved" has never worked, just look at California or Ontario.

 

[1srelluc]

What a dumb **** reply. Just how do you equate the Weather Service with communism? You rightwingnut imbeciles are totally living in another universe.

Cut you to the quick did he?

The only difference between commies and your ilk is that you people cover yourselves in innuendo, a constant torrent of gossip, lies, and half-truths.

 

[1srelluc]

I saw where there were many key staff positions vacant, including the person that would coordinate the local warnings at the Weather Service. Thank you DOGE, Trump, and Musk for the deaths of all those children. I hope y'all roast in hell.

Nobody likes you....Bugger-off.

 

[The Irish Ram]

“The Weather Service’s nearby San Antonio office, which covers other areas hit by the floods, also had significant vacancies, including a warning coordination meteorologist and science officer, Mr. Fahy said. Staff members in those positions are meant to work with local emergency managers to plan for floods, including when and how to warn local residents and help them evacuate.

That office’s warning coordination meteorologist left on April 30, after taking the early retirement package the Trump administration used to reduce the number of federal employees, according to a person with knowledge of his departure.
[…]
Under the Trump administration, the Weather Service, like other federal agencies, has been pushed to reduce its number of employees. By this spring, through layoffs and retirements, the Weather Service had lost nearly 600 people from a work force that until recently was as large as 4,000.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/us/politics/texas-floods-warnings-vacancies.html

Less government, more death and destruction.

But at least their taxes are lower than they would otherwise be.

NWS Staffing Concerns: Some concerns have been raised about staff cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) and whether they could impact the agency's ability to respond effectively to disasters. However, the NWS Austin/San Antonio office reportedly still had adequate staffing and resources to handle the event despite vacancies.

 

[ReinyDays]

In case this hasn't been mentioned yet ... the NWS issued Flash Flood Watch 12 hours before, and a Flash Flood Warning 3 hours before ...

The EAS was activated ... you want better notifications, try voodoo magic ... sheesh ... some people ...

 

[berg80]

As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas​

Crucial positions at the local offices of the National Weather Service were unfilled as severe rainfall inundated parts of Central Texas on Friday morning, prompting some experts to question whether staffing shortages made it harder for the forecasting agency to coordinate with local emergency managers as floodwaters rose.

Texas officials appeared to blame the Weather Service for issuing forecasts on Wednesday that underestimated how much rain was coming. But former Weather Service officials said the forecasts were as good as could be expected, given the enormous levels of rainfall and the storm’s unusually abrupt escalation.

The staffing shortages suggested a separate problem, those former officials said — the loss of experienced people who would typically have helped communicate with local authorities in the hours after flash flood warnings were issued overnight.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/us/politics/texas-floods-warnings-vacancies.html

One wonders whether MAGAist's who lost family members will have the courage to look in the mirror.

 

[imawhosure]

Doge taking a chain saw to our weather monitoring and warning systems and to FEMA has made the tragedy of the Texas flood even worse than it had to be. Those agencies were in place for a reason, and should have never been degraded by someone who didn't even understand why we need those agencies.


Yes, it's quite possible that victims of the recent Texas flood could have received earlier or more effective warnings if not for cuts and policy shifts tied to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and former President Donald Trump's administration.


What Happened in Texas?


On July 4, 2025, catastrophic flash flooding struck areas along the Guadalupe River, leading to fatalities and widespread emergency rescues. Local authorities issued urgent warnings, but the scale and speed of the flooding overwhelmed many systems.


How DOGE and Trump’s Policies May Have Affected This


According to investigative reporting from the Texas Observer and San Antonio Current, the Trump administration’s DOGE initiative significantly impacted federal disaster preparedness and response:

• FEMA Cuts: DOGE slashed FEMA’s workforce by about 20% and froze parts of its funding.
• Disaster Aid Shift: Trump announced plans to phase out FEMA and shift disaster response responsibilities to individual states, arguing governors should handle emergencies independently.
• Climate Risk Data Degradation: DOGE reportedly dismantled or degraded federal resources that track and model climate-augmented weather risks, such as flood forecasting and early warning systems.
• Infrastructure Investment Delays: Federal support for flood prevention projects—like levees and drainage upgrades—was reduced or delayed, leaving vulnerable areas more exposed.

Could Earlier Warnings Have Been Possible?


While local agencies like the Harris County Flood Control District did issue warnings, the broader federal infrastructure that supports early detection, modeling, and communication of extreme weather risks may have been weakened. This could have:

• Reduced the lead time for warnings
• Limited the accuracy of flood forecasts
• Slowed coordination between federal and local responders

So while it's speculative to say definitively that lives would have been saved, the evidence strongly suggests that federal cuts and policy shifts under DOGE and Trump made Texas—and its residents—more vulnerable to disasters like this one.

Trump’s DOGE Cuts Are a Texas-Sized Disaster

Reckless agency layoffs and the dismantling of federal relief programs could leave the Lone Star State in peril.

go.skimresources.com

And yet another PHONY thread from the LEFT. They spin as much as they can, but the truth is, they are SCREWED-)

 

[Delldude]

One wonders whether MAGAist's who lost family members will have the courage to look in the mirror.

Been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt the system worked.

Thanks for playing though.

 

[Dirk the Daring]

Been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt the system worked.

Thanks for playing though.

I can guarantee that libiot didn't read thru the entire thread before posting.

 

[j-mac]

One thing is a simple fact here…Bulldogs opening post, and headline is just a flat out lie. Period.

 

[Nostra]

Once in a century? I was there when one just as bad happened in 87, and I don't think that was the last one before now. Just found info on similar floods near the same area of the Guadeloupe in 1978, 1987, 2002, and 2025. That's 4 in less than 50 years. Not sure how many before that.

None like this, stupid.

Go find some more dead children to shit on.

Maybe some kid died of cancer you can blame Trump for and celebrate, POS.

 

[Nostra]

As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas​

Crucial positions at the local offices of the National Weather Service were unfilled as severe rainfall inundated parts of Central Texas on Friday morning, prompting some experts to question whether staffing shortages made it harder for the forecasting agency to coordinate with local emergency managers as floodwaters rose.

Texas officials appeared to blame the Weather Service for issuing forecasts on Wednesday that underestimated how much rain was coming. But former Weather Service officials said the forecasts were as good as could be expected, given the enormous levels of rainfall and the storm’s unusually abrupt escalation.

The staffing shortages suggested a separate problem, those former officials said — the loss of experienced people who would typically have helped communicate with local authorities in the hours after flash flood warnings were issued overnight.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/us/politics/texas-floods-warnings-vacancies.html

One wonders whether MAGAist's who lost family members will have the courage to look in the mirror.

Your bullshit narrative is dead, Dumbass.

 

[Nostra]

As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas​

Crucial positions at the local offices of the National Weather Service were unfilled as severe rainfall inundated parts of Central Texas on Friday morning, prompting some experts to question whether staffing shortages made it harder for the forecasting agency to coordinate with local emergency managers as floodwaters rose.

Texas officials appeared to blame the Weather Service for issuing forecasts on Wednesday that underestimated how much rain was coming. But former Weather Service officials said the forecasts were as good as could be expected, given the enormous levels of rainfall and the storm’s unusually abrupt escalation.

The staffing shortages suggested a separate problem, those former officials said — the loss of experienced people who would typically have helped communicate with local authorities in the hours after flash flood warnings were issued overnight.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/us/politics/texas-floods-warnings-vacancies.html

One wonders whether MAGAist's who lost family members will have the courage to look in the mirror.

Your libtard narrative has been destroyed.

Go find some other dead kids to shit on.

 

[SweetSue92]

One thing is a simple fact here…Bulldogs opening post, and headline is just a flat out lie. Period.

I watched about a half hour of CNN and MSNBC to see if even the "MSM" jumped on it. Nothing mentioned. Nothing.

Leftists are disgusting at best, demonic at worst. It's awful.

 

[SweetSue92]

FAIL once again
Provide a link that actually proves your claim

Great job pouncing on political narratives that are not even true while families are missing their 7 and 8 year old little girls.

Ghoulish.

 

[DukeU]

North Carolina was totally unprepared for a massive hurricane in the western part of the state. Most resources were allocated for the Outer Banks

FEMA provided massive aid where it was needed

Hurricane Helene victims in NC fending for themselves FEMA …​

 

[Dirk the Daring]

Since we know that no libs will post this, I'll save everyone else the trouble.

Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help

Catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country has killed 70 people. Rescue crews are searching for missing girls from Camp Mystic. Here is a guide on how to help those affected.

www.texastribune.org

 

[Maxdeath]

"Maxdeath" sounds like someone promoting maximum death. The avatar as well. Not really "sensitive." That's all I meant.

So you have no clue but you wanted to write something. The handle is a handle I have used since Quake 2. But hey you do crazy all you want

 

[debbiedowner]

Doge taking a chain saw to our weather monitoring and warning systems and to FEMA has made the tragedy of the Texas flood even worse than it had to be. Those agencies were in place for a reason, and should have never been degraded by someone who didn't even understand why we need those agencies.


Yes, it's quite possible that victims of the recent Texas flood could have received earlier or more effective warnings if not for cuts and policy shifts tied to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and former President Donald Trump's administration.


What Happened in Texas?


On July 4, 2025, catastrophic flash flooding struck areas along the Guadalupe River, leading to fatalities and widespread emergency rescues. Local authorities issued urgent warnings, but the scale and speed of the flooding overwhelmed many systems.


How DOGE and Trump’s Policies May Have Affected This


According to investigative reporting from the Texas Observer and San Antonio Current, the Trump administration’s DOGE initiative significantly impacted federal disaster preparedness and response:

• FEMA Cuts: DOGE slashed FEMA’s workforce by about 20% and froze parts of its funding.
• Disaster Aid Shift: Trump announced plans to phase out FEMA and shift disaster response responsibilities to individual states, arguing governors should handle emergencies independently.
• Climate Risk Data Degradation: DOGE reportedly dismantled or degraded federal resources that track and model climate-augmented weather risks, such as flood forecasting and early warning systems.
• Infrastructure Investment Delays: Federal support for flood prevention projects—like levees and drainage upgrades—was reduced or delayed, leaving vulnerable areas more exposed.

Could Earlier Warnings Have Been Possible?


While local agencies like the Harris County Flood Control District did issue warnings, the broader federal infrastructure that supports early detection, modeling, and communication of extreme weather risks may have been weakened. This could have:

• Reduced the lead time for warnings
• Limited the accuracy of flood forecasts
• Slowed coordination between federal and local responders

So while it's speculative to say definitively that lives would have been saved, the evidence strongly suggests that federal cuts and policy shifts under DOGE and Trump made Texas—and its residents—more vulnerable to disasters like this one.

Trump’s DOGE Cuts Are a Texas-Sized Disaster

Reckless agency layoffs and the dismantling of federal relief programs could leave the Lone Star State in peril.

go.skimresources.com

Not so sure about that. Timing is everything.

United Cajun Navy​

1d ·

What Really Caused the Texas Flood Tragedy—And Did NOAA Budget Cuts Make It Worse?

The Cause
Remnants of Tropical Storm Barry draped the Hill Country in extreme tropical moisture. With atmospheric moisture levels sky-high (99th percentile), upslope flow over hilly terrain, and abundant instability, conditions were primed for catastrophic flash floods.

What Did the NWS Forecast Leading Up to It?
Early Week: NWS offices (San Antonio & Austin) flagged heavy rain potential by Sunday, extending alerts through Wednesday.
By Tuesday–Wednesday: Messaging mentioned Thursday flood risk.
Thursday: Flood watches were issued. By late afternoon, a “Slight Risk” of excessive rain (WPC 2/4) was highlighted—which in hindsight may have underplayed the potential.

How Did the Weather Models Perform?
HRRR: Wednesday night runs showed 7–9″ bullseyes; by Thursday morning, projected 10–13″, and later up to 20″ in key flash-flood zones.
HREF: Also signaled >10″ potential early Thursday using probability-matched mean—providing solid foresight for forecasters

Bottom line: High-resolution models performed well, warning of extreme localized rainfall, even if global models didn't quite capture the scale.

What Warnings Were Issued?
Flash Flood Warnings kicked off just before midnight Friday as rain rates exceeded 3–4″/hr.
Flash Flood Emergencies were declared around 4 AM Friday in Kerrville and near San Angelo as over 10″ fell.
The NWS clearly recognized the danger and elevated their alerts effectively. The big question: Did the warnings reach people in time—and were they acted on?

Did NOAA Budget Cuts Play a Role?
So far, no evidence suggests NOAA budget or staffing cuts contributed to forecast shortcomings or delayed warnings here.
In fact, NOAA's assets—including weather balloon launches—were instrumental in real-time monitoring. While cuts are concerning, this event wasn’t hampered by them.

What Should We Be Asking Now?
Warning Reach: How can we ensure flash flood alerts reach everyone—especially people sleeping in cabins, RVs, or mobile homes?
Community Infrastructure: Do high-risk regions need siren systems or other overnight alert mechanisms?
Proactive Evacuations: Should we consider preemptive evacuations for vulnerable groups in known “Flash Flood Alley” zones during extreme forecasts?
Future Preparedness: Will Texas’s special session (starting July 21) address flood-risk infrastructure, alert systems, and public education?

Final Thoughts
Cause: Barry’s remnants + Gulf moisture + terrain = perfect flash-flood conditions.
Forecasts & Warnings: NWS identified the threat early; high-res models tracked intensification.
Performance: HRRR/HREF nailed the localized extreme precipitation.
NOAA Budget: Not a factor here—but worth watching for long-term resilience.
#UCNWeather #UCNWeatherWatch #UnitedIsStrength #UCN #unitedcajunnavy

 

[Grumblenuts]

So you have no clue but you wanted to write something. The handle is a handle I have used since Quake 2. But hey you do crazy all you want

You're a bit of an anachronism, yes. Regarding Quake, I made my own maps and mods back in the day. Qpong was my favorite Quake II mod by far. "Ew, the janitors better bring a scalpel to get him off the field, Bob!" Good times.