After early criticism for being late, FEMA is getting high marks from people affected by the July 4 floods, especially in hard-hit Hunt, Texas. But locals heap even more praise on religious charities.

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,

President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods.