As devastating floods ripped through Kerr County, Texas, late last week, Noem waited four days to sign off on Urban Search and Rescue crews, approve aerial imaging requested by the state, and bring in additional staff for FEMA’s disaster call center, sources told CNN. The disaster killed at least 120 people and left about 160 missing.

FEMA officials say Noem took days to sign off on the deployment of resources to assist with the search and recovery efforts.

The Department of Homeland Security says it's making FEMA less "bloated." Opponents say that cost people their lives in Texas.