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Texas Faces Disaster Funding Crisis 20 Years Post-Katrina

8/30/2025

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A new tool shows federal disaster response funding challenges 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.
Texas has incurred $120 billion in storm damage since Katrina, receiving only $15 billion in FEMA funds, less than Louisiana.
Researchers call for improved pre-disaster funding and mitigation to combat climate change effects.
The Gulf Coast may face annual disaster costs of $32 billion by 2050 if climate issues continue.

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Story summary

A new tool shows federal disaster response funding challenges 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.
Texas has incurred $120 billion in storm damage since Katrina, receiving only $15 billion in FEMA funds, less than Louisiana.
Researchers call for improved pre-disaster funding and mitigation to combat climate change effects.
The Gulf Coast may face annual disaster costs of $32 billion by 2050 if climate issues continue.