The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future.

The homeland security secretary said a report that thousands of calls to a disaster hotline went unanswered because of staffing cuts was “false.”

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night as flash flooding hit multiple parts of New Jersey. Murphy asked residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

ENC cities and counties including Greenville, New Bern, Onslow County and Bertie County were set to receive a significant amount of funding.

Williamson County and FEMA announced they will soon open a Disaster Recovery Center for residents impacted by floods in early July.

President Donald Trump’s administration has systematically reduced states’ access to resources to safeguard their people against natural disasters.

Cuts made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Trump administration severely impaired its ability to respond to the devastating floods in central Texas.

There are questions over why oversight was eased at Mystic Camp as it expanded in a hazardous floodplain, the AP reported.