Trump Signs Major Disaster Declaration Over Texas Flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is activated to respond to the incident, officials say.
Trump Signs Major Disaster Declaration Over Texas Flooding
People look at debris on the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, in Hunt, Texas, on July 5, 2025. Julio Cortez/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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President Donald Trump on Sunday signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, Texas, following floods that left dozens of people dead over the weekend, while it was later confirmed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been activated to respond.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that he had “just signed” the declaration for Kerr County to make sure that first responders “immediately have the resources they need” to respond to the flooding, which officials say has left at least 67 people dead and many more missing.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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