DIThe Distraction Index

#disaster response

3 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
3Noise
4.8Avg Dmg
17.7Avg Hype
WEEK 28Jul 6 – 12
NOISE2025-07-12
Trump Visits Texas Flood Zone and Defends Response
Information Operationsingle state · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.6
NOISE2025-07-12
Trump Administration Plans FEMA Changes for Texas Flood Response
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
4.9
Hype
23.4
WEEK 24Jun 8 – 14
NOISE2025-06-14
Trump Creates New Federal Wildfire Agency
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
9.5
Hype
12.2