Texas floods leave dozens dead, missing as crews search for survivors
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The disaster exposes dangerous gaps in emergency preparedness caused by the administration's reckless cuts to weather agencies and FEMA staffing. Communities were left vulnerable when budget-slashing took priority over public safety, and the refusal to rehire qualified meteorologists shows misplaced priorities during a climate crisis demanding better forecasting and response capabilities.