Governor Abbott Announces Approval of Federal Disaster Assistance for Five Additional Counties Following Texas Flooding

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The Texas flooding has devastated several counties, leaving many in need of assistance. To support the recovery efforts, Governor Greg Abbott has secured federal disaster assistance for five additional counties. This update brings the total count of approved counties to 10. The governor has been actively involved in responding to the crisis, visiting affected areas, and taking necessary steps to provide resources to local officials.

Key Takeaways:

  • The federal government has updated President Donald Trump's Major Disaster Declaration to include Burnet, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, and Tom Green counties for the FEMA Public Assistance program.
  • With the addition of these counties, 10 counties are now approved for FEMA Public Assistance program: Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, and Tom Green.
  • FEMA's Public Assistance program provides assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
  • Texans in the following counties remain eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance program: Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson.
  • Qualifying Texans can apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
  • Governor Abbott continues to take action to provide necessary resources to local officials, including requesting the addition of more counties to the Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Statistics:

  • 10 counties are now approved for FEMA Public Assistance program: Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, and Tom Green.
  • 6 counties remain eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance program: Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson.
  • Over 1,000 calls have been received by the Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line since its launch.

Sources:

  • Gov. Greg Abbott, "Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Disaster Assistance For Five Additional Counties Following Texas Flooding," July 14.
  • Texas Governor's Office, https://gov.texas.gov/.