Two massive disasters this year — the Texas floods and Los Angeles firestorms — are leading some to grapple with the question of how to get officials and the public to care and take action.

It’s been over one week since the Nevada Task Force 1 (NV-TF1) left Las Vegas to assist with search and rescue and recovery operations in flood-ravaged parts of Texas. Kerr County is where catastrophic flooding occurred over the July 4 weekend.

Illinois sent an Urban Search and Rescue team to Texas to assist with operations related to the state's deadly flooding. Find out more.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After flash flooding in central Texas killed more than 100 people and left even more missing, an Nebraska animal shelter has stepped up to take in a number of dogs who were also left needing a place to stay.

The rumor stemmed from an AI-generated video that appeared to show Texas Gov. Greg Abbott endorsing the alleged deportation of Mexican volunteers.

More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.

INGRAM, Texas — Search and rescue crews from Mexico were forced to halt their operations on the Guadalupe River in Ingram, Texas Monday as rain caused water levels to rise, complicating efforts to find victims of the deadly July 4th floods.

Claims about the rock legend’s involvement in flood relief efforts circulated widely on social media following the deadly disaster in Texas.

The Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department rescued over 1,000 people in a 20-hour operation during Texas Hill Country floods.