Massive flooding in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported and Many summer camp kids missing

[airplanemechanic]

Republicans are the party of death.

 

[Failzero]

Death toll could reach 35 ?

 

[BULLDOG]

Yes, there is growing concern that Kerrville’s emergency response capabilities—and broader disaster preparedness systems—may have been compromised or rendered less effective due to recent actions by the Trump administration and the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reportedly led by Elon Musk.

Kerrville’s Current Crisis​

Kerrville, Texas, is currently grappling with a catastrophic flash flood emergency along the Guadalupe River. The city issued a disaster declaration after historic rainfall triggered deadly flooding, resulting in fatalities, evacuations, and widespread damage.

Broader Context: DOGE and Federal Emergency Systems​

The Trump administration’s restructuring of federal agencies—particularly through DOGE—has had significant consequences:

• NOAA and NWS gutted: Over 1,000 NOAA employees, including hundreds from the National Weather Service, were pushed out or laid off. This has led to degraded weather forecasting, fewer weather balloon launches, and even the suspension of non-English alerts.
• FEMA weakened: Trump’s team disbanded key FEMA advisory councils and proposed eliminating or drastically reducing FEMA’s role. A memo titled “Abolishing FEMA” outlined plans to shift disaster response to under-resourced state and local governments.
• DOGE’s opaque operations: DOGE has been accused of operating without oversight, dismantling agencies, and interfering with emergency systems. Courts have begun demanding transparency, but much remains unknown.

Implications for Kerrville​

While there’s no direct evidence that DOGE specifically targeted Kerrville, the systemic weakening of federal emergency infrastructure—including NOAA’s forecasting and FEMA’s support—likely hampered preparedness and response capabilities in Texas and beyond. This could have contributed to the severity of the current crisis.


Would you like a breakdown of how DOGE has affected other regions or agencies? Or a timeline of Trump-era emergency policy changes?

 

[Failzero]

Yes, there is growing concern that Kerrville’s emergency response capabilities—and broader disaster preparedness systems—may have been compromised or rendered less effective due to recent actions by the Trump administration and the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reportedly led by Elon Musk.

Kerrville’s Current Crisis​

Kerrville, Texas, is currently grappling with a catastrophic flash flood emergency along the Guadalupe River. The city issued a disaster declaration after historic rainfall triggered deadly flooding, resulting in fatalities, evacuations, and widespread damage.

Broader Context: DOGE and Federal Emergency Systems​

The Trump administration’s restructuring of federal agencies—particularly through DOGE—has had significant consequences:

• NOAA and NWS gutted: Over 1,000 NOAA employees, including hundreds from the National Weather Service, were pushed out or laid off. This has led to degraded weather forecasting, fewer weather balloon launches, and even the suspension of non-English alerts.
• FEMA weakened: Trump’s team disbanded key FEMA advisory councils and proposed eliminating or drastically reducing FEMA’s role. A memo titled “Abolishing FEMA” outlined plans to shift disaster response to under-resourced state and local governments.
• DOGE’s opaque operations: DOGE has been accused of operating without oversight, dismantling agencies, and interfering with emergency systems. Courts have begun demanding transparency, but much remains unknown.

Implications for Kerrville​

While there’s no direct evidence that DOGE specifically targeted Kerrville, the systemic weakening of federal emergency infrastructure—including NOAA’s forecasting and FEMA’s support—likely hampered preparedness and response capabilities in Texas and beyond. This could have contributed to the severity of the current crisis.


Would you like a breakdown of how DOGE has affected other regions or agencies? Or a timeline of Trump-era emergency policy changes?

Wait wut ? ( Mayor says ttey were unaware of the pending Extreme Weather and thus there were no early warnings )

 

[BULLDOG]

Wait wut ? ( Mayor says ttey were unaware of the pending Extreme Weather and thus there were no early warnings )

That make sense. Reduce funding and fire those that are responsible for giving warnings, and you won't get any warnings.

 

[newsperson998]

Now unconfirmed reports of up to 30 campers missing from a RV park

 

[BULLDOG]

The effectiveness of FEMA during the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood in Texas was significantly undermined by recent policy shifts under the Trump administration and the controversial DOGE initiative. Here's how:





Cuts and Chaos from DOGE and Trump’s Policies


1. DOGE Initiative’s Impact on FEMA and NOAA

• DOGE, a deregulatory initiative linked to Elon Musk and embraced by Trump, led to:

• 20% staff cuts at FEMA, reducing its capacity to respond quickly and effectively.
• Freezing of FEMA funds, delaying aid deployment during emergencies.
• Firing of NOAA scientists and threats to dismantle the agency, which crippled storm forecasting and early warning systems.
• Closure risks for NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center, which is vital for anticipating flash floods like the one in Guadalupe.

2. Trump’s Push to Dismantle FEMA

• Trump publicly stated his intent to phase out FEMA and shift disaster response to state governments.
• FEMA funding was slashed, and Trump emphasized giving out “less money” to disaster-hit states.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem echoed plans to eliminate FEMA “as it exists today”, pushing states to “stand on their own”.

Guadalupe River Flood: A Case Study in Policy Failure


3. The Guadalupe Disaster

• On July 4, 2025, the Guadalupe River rose over 26 feet in 45 minutes, causing catastrophic flooding.
• At least 13 people died, and over 20 campers were reported missing.
• Locals criticized the lack of early warnings and slow federal response, directly linking it to Trump-era cuts to forecasting and FEMA capacity.

4. State-Level Paralysis

• Texas Governor Greg Abbott was notably absent during the crisis, leaving Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to address the public.
• The state’s reluctance to acknowledge climate change or invest in resilience left it unprepared for such extreme weather.

The Bigger Picture


These policy decisions didn’t just reduce FEMA’s budget—they dismantled the infrastructure that communities rely on for survival during disasters. The Guadalupe flood exposed the real-world consequences of sidelining science, slashing emergency resources, and politicizing disaster response.


Would you like a breakdown of how these changes compare to past FEMA responses or how other states are preparing differently?

 

[newsperson998]

Death toll now 24

 

[SmokeALib]

The effectiveness of FEMA during the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood in Texas was significantly undermined by recent policy shifts under the Trump administration and the controversial DOGE initiative. Here's how:





Cuts and Chaos from DOGE and Trump’s Policies


1. DOGE Initiative’s Impact on FEMA and NOAA

• DOGE, a deregulatory initiative linked to Elon Musk and embraced by Trump, led to:

• 20% staff cuts at FEMA, reducing its capacity to respond quickly and effectively.
• Freezing of FEMA funds, delaying aid deployment during emergencies.
• Firing of NOAA scientists and threats to dismantle the agency, which crippled storm forecasting and early warning systems.
• Closure risks for NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center, which is vital for anticipating flash floods like the one in Guadalupe.

2. Trump’s Push to Dismantle FEMA

• Trump publicly stated his intent to phase out FEMA and shift disaster response to state governments.
• FEMA funding was slashed, and Trump emphasized giving out “less money” to disaster-hit states.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem echoed plans to eliminate FEMA “as it exists today”, pushing states to “stand on their own”.

Guadalupe River Flood: A Case Study in Policy Failure


3. The Guadalupe Disaster

• On July 4, 2025, the Guadalupe River rose over 26 feet in 45 minutes, causing catastrophic flooding.
• At least 13 people died, and over 20 campers were reported missing.
• Locals criticized the lack of early warnings and slow federal response, directly linking it to Trump-era cuts to forecasting and FEMA capacity.

4. State-Level Paralysis

• Texas Governor Greg Abbott was notably absent during the crisis, leaving Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to address the public.
• The state’s reluctance to acknowledge climate change or invest in resilience left it unprepared for such extreme weather.

The Bigger Picture


These policy decisions didn’t just reduce FEMA’s budget—they dismantled the infrastructure that communities rely on for survival during disasters. The Guadalupe flood exposed the real-world consequences of sidelining science, slashing emergency resources, and politicizing disaster response.


Would you like a breakdown of how these changes compare to past FEMA responses or how other states are preparing differently?

Bullshit.

 

[SmokeALib]

That make sense. Reduce funding and fire those that are responsible for giving warnings, and you won't get any warnings.

Except that didn't happen dumbass.

 

[SmokeALib]

Since all the DemonicRats and their evil corporations slithered into our state in the late 80's and early 90's, it sure has been!
Before that, it was heaven on earth.

Nowadays we have to deal with all the other slime and shit slithering into our once great state, along with all the ******* criminal lunatics other countries are dumping on our borders and beaches!!!!!

It will take an act more powerful than MAGA to clean this shithole up!!!!!

Facts.

 

[konradv]

Translation -- "Die, rednecks. DIE!"

That’s what Trump said when he stripped FEMA.

 

[SmokeALib]

Wait wut ? ( Mayor says ttey were unaware of the pending Extreme Weather and thus there were no early warnings )

Flash flood watch was issued Thursday night and warning was issued at 1:00 a.m. Friday morning. My understanding is that no cell phones were allowed at the campsites. But why the leaders there didn't receive the warnings I don't know.

Texas flooding: 24 dead and up to 25 girls still missing, officials say | NewsNation https://share.google/mohMrJ5Vn7XQBR4VR

 

[Carson]

Trump blamed lack of planning and incompetence for the wildfires in LA, personally blaming Gov. Newsom. But notice not a PEEP about Gov. Abbott and Texas not having better planning since the Hill Country west of Austin floods frequently.

"""
The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes that morning, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring told reporters Friday.


Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters that it is up to local mayors and counties to evacuate if they feel the need and many were unsure where the storm would land.

At a news conference Friday, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said the county does not have a warning system on the river.

Kelly was pressed by a reporter as to why evacuations didn't take place Thursday, but the judge said, "We didn't know this flood was coming."

"We have floods all the time. This is the most dangerous river valley in the United States, and we deal with floods on a regular basis. When it rains, we get water. We had no reason to believe that this was going to be anything like what's happened here, none whatsoever," he said."""

At least 27 dead at Camp Mystic as officials say they were caught off guard by storm

The deadly floods that struck Texas on the Fourth of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow in minutes.

abcnews.go.com

 

[dudmuck]

Since all the DemonicRats and their evil corporations slithered into our state in the late 80's and early 90's, it sure has been!
Before that, it was heaven on earth.

Nowadays we have to deal with all the other slime and shit slithering into our once great state, along with all the ******* criminal lunatics other countries are dumping on our borders and beaches!!!!!

It will take an act more powerful than MAGA to clean this shithole up!!!!!

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[BULLDOG]

Trump blamed lack of planning and incompetence for the wildfires in LA, personally blaming Gov. Newsom. But notice not a PEEP about Gov. Abbott and Texas not having better planning since the Hill Country west of Austin floods frequently.

"""
The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes that morning, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring told reporters Friday.


Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters that it is up to local mayors and counties to evacuate if they feel the need and many were unsure where the storm would land.

At a news conference Friday, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said the county does not have a warning system on the river.

Kelly was pressed by a reporter as to why evacuations didn't take place Thursday, but the judge said, "We didn't know this flood was coming."

"We have floods all the time. This is the most dangerous river valley in the United States, and we deal with floods on a regular basis. When it rains, we get water. We had no reason to believe that this was going to be anything like what's happened here, none whatsoever," he said."""

At least 27 dead at Camp Mystic as officials say they were caught off guard by storm

The deadly floods that struck Texas on the Fourth of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow in minutes.

abcnews.go.com

Wouldn't it be nice to have a national organization that was fully funded and staffed to monitor the weather and give us warnings before things like this happen? We could call it the National Weather Service. ______ OH wait.....

 

[Twisted Gypsy Child]

Trump blamed lack of planning and incompetence for the wildfires in LA, personally blaming Gov. Newsom. But notice not a PEEP about Gov. Abbott and Texas not having better planning since the Hill Country west of Austin floods frequently.

"""
The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes that morning, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring told reporters Friday.


Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters that it is up to local mayors and counties to evacuate if they feel the need and many were unsure where the storm would land.

At a news conference Friday, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said the county does not have a warning system on the river.

Kelly was pressed by a reporter as to why evacuations didn't take place Thursday, but the judge said, "We didn't know this flood was coming."

"We have floods all the time. This is the most dangerous river valley in the United States, and we deal with floods on a regular basis. When it rains, we get water. We had no reason to believe that this was going to be anything like what's happened here, none whatsoever," he said."""

At least 27 dead at Camp Mystic as officials say they were caught off guard by storm

The deadly floods that struck Texas on the Fourth of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow in minutes.

abcnews.go.com

good one Carson. I am going to "follow" you

 

[Twisted Gypsy Child]

“Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform Saturday. “Melania and I are praying for all of the families impacted by this horrible tragedy.”

Trump and Melania are praying

Thoughts and Prayers

Pray for the dogs as well Kristi is coming

Trump to Texas: 'Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly'

The President said on social media that, 'Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best,' as search for missing campers continues.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Dr.Destructo]

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Well, thats a hell of a lot more than anybody ever got from the DementiacRats!!!!

 

[dudmuck]

Well, thats a hell of a lot more than anybody ever got from the DementiacRats!!!!