Texas Requests Additional Counties for Federal Disaster Assistance

Strategic Insights -

Catastrophic flooding has been impacting the state of Texas for nearly a week, and Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request additional counties be added to President Donald J. Trump's Major Disaster Declaration. Five counties have been requested to be eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance programs, and four counties have been requested to be eligible for FEMA's Public Assistance Program. The state continues to stand with those impacted, with Texas deploying all available resources and support to help those affected by the devastating flooding.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request additional counties be added to President Donald J. Trump's Major Disaster Declaration.
  • Five counties (Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson) are requested to be eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance programs.
  • Four counties (Kendall, Kimble, Menard, and San Saba) are requested to be eligible for FEMA's Public Assistance Program.
  • The addition of these counties may provide financial assistance to assist with qualifying disaster-related expenses.
  • Texans can apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
  • The SBA Disaster Loan Program has been authorized for physical and economic loss for counties approved for Individual Assistance.

Statistics:

  • 5 counties (Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson) requested for Individual Assistance programs.
  • 4 counties (Kendall, Kimble, Menard, and San Saba) requested for Public Assistance Program.
  • The flooding began impacting the state last week.
  • President Trump approved the Governor's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County on Sunday.
  • The Major Disaster Declaration allows qualifying Texans in Kerr County to apply for grant funding to assist with repair and recovery expenses.

Sources:

  • "Governor Abbott Directs TDEM to Request Additional Counties To Be Added to FEMA Disaster Declaration." Office of the Governor, The State of Texas.