Texas Democrat rape. Jokin Castro said that he has seen “conflicting reports” whether the Trump administration has cut the country’s weather and climate research agencies. Has affected The state flood response after a flash flood killed at least 100 people.
During an interview with MSNBC on Tuesday, Castro questioned why not Warning system at a time For the affected areas, such as people who lived or camped near the Guadalup River in Central Texas and cut the National Meteorological Service and other agencies.
“I have seen a conflicting report about what [the cuts] Made a difference in this particular event … but moving forward, it outlines the importance of the National Weather Service, not only for Texas, but for the country, and how important it is that they are capable of doing their work and warn people to work with state and local governments when there is a storm in this way, “he said.
Their comments come after coming A flash flood In Central Texas, on a drive of about an hour in the north -west of San Antonio, exposed a edge of water from the Guadalup River. Camp Mystic, an all-gourd summer christian camp, was destroyed by floods and at least 27 campers and consultants were killed.
Overall, at least 104 people have died in the Texas floods.
Is flood Raise questions About preparations for federal agencies for natural disasters.
“Why [didn’t the county] There is an alarm system that alerts those who were living on the banks of the river or camped on the banks of the river, alerted them in a timely manner, so that they could be able to empty and go to high ground? “Castro asked during the interview.
However, the White House insisted that President Trump Americans “” what they need when needed. “
White House spokesman Karolin Lewitt said on Monday, “Whether it comes from the states or the federal government, it is a policy discussion that will continue, and the President has always said that he wants the states to do as much as they can.”
