During his visit to flood-hit Kerrville, Texas, President Trump was asked whether the devastating flash floods could have been better handled. In response, he called the young reporter "evil" for questioning the disaster response.

There's no sense in finger-pointing over whether or not alerts went out fast enough in Texas, said Landry. As she sees it, preparing for the weather comes down to knowing the landscape where you live and planning out what to do if disaster strikes. "You have to be aware and prepared," she said.