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. Critical meteorological staff reductions compromised the ability to coordinate with local authorities and provide adequate warnings to vulnerable communities like summer camps. These budget cuts prioritized politics over public safety, contributing to this preventable tragedy.