Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today requested Individual and Public Assistance for 12 Texas counties, including: Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hidalgo, Hood, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Travis, Waller, and Washington.
If the request is granted by the President, affected citizens in these counties may be eligible for Individual Assistance grants of up to $33,000 from the federal government, and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
“This month’s severe weather and flooding devastated the properties and lives of thousands of Texans across the state,” said Governor Abbott. “Today’s disaster declaration is the first step in helping these Texans rebuild their lives. Texans are resilient by nature, and with the proper resources, we will together overcome the challenges we face.”
View Governor Abbott’s letter to the President.