At least 20 people had to be rescued as flood waters raced through a New Mexico community near the Texas state line overnight

Ken Pagurek, a longtime Philadelphia firefighter who served as chief of FEMA’s search and rescue branch for the past year, was well-versed in major disaster response.

Ken Pagurek, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Search and Rescue chief, has resigned amid criticism over the agency's delayed response to Texas flooding and efforts by the federal government to dismantle the organization.

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

More than two dozen dogs and puppies rescued from the deadly Texas flood zone are ready for forever homes after being flown to a Chicago shelter. PAWS Chicago received 31 pups this week from no-kill organizations that coordinated to move the animals out of the flood-stricken region, including Austin Pets Alive! and Choncho Valley PAWS.

Oklahoma Task Force 1 has returned home after spending 17 days in Texas assisting with water rescues and search operations following deadly floods.

Search and rescue operations persist in Central Texas following deadly flooding, with Governor Greg Abbott initiating a special legislative session to enhance flood preparedness.

A group of puppies rescued from the Hill Country flooding are now looking for new homes in the Permian Basin. Fix West Texas is spotlighting the litter during National Adoption Week, a partnership event with PetSmart Charities,