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Trump signs major disaster declaration for Texas flooding response

KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 6 – Federal resources are being deployed to Kerr County after flash floods killed nearly 70 people and left 12 missing, officials said.

  • President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, Texas, on Sunday morning, ensuring federal resources for flood response efforts.
  • Remnants of Tropical Storm Barry converged with a moisture trough, causing heavy rainfall and a Guadalupe River surge of 26 feet in 45 minutes in Kerr County.
  • The death toll has reached 70, including 21 children, with about 59 in Kerr County; over 850 people have been rescued by Coast Guard and responders.
  • Following the declaration, FEMA activated and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced deployment of emergency resources as search efforts continue into the third day.
  • Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared Sunday a Day of Prayer, inviting Texans to support flood-affected communities and emphasizing ongoing recovery efforts.
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Trump flies to flood-ravaged Texas as scrutiny of response mounts

US President Donald Trump flew to Texas Friday as questions swirled over the authorities' response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has sent his condolences to the families of the victims, American citizens, and President Donald Trump, following the catastrophic flash floods in the United States.

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Deutsche Welle broke the news in Bonn, Germany on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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