Recent polls reveal most Americans experiencing major flooding link it to climate change, and want the federal government to play a significant role in disaster preparedness and response. However, there's less consensus on government involvement in combating climate change to mitigate extreme weather. While trust in the National Weather Service is high, confidence in FEMA is lower. These opinions were gathered before recent deadly Texas floods, potentially altering public perception.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.