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Quiz for the week of: July 14, 2025


Question 1 out of 5

Q: Why did FEMA fail to respond to most calls for help after the deadly floods in Central Texas?

Select your answer:
A. The flood damaged FEMA’s call center building
B. FEMA’s leadership refused to accept help from local governments
C. FEMA’s call center contracts expired and weren’t renewed right away
D. A cyberattack disabled FEMA’s communication systems