Governor Abbott Calls County Judges In Victoria Area To Discuss Hurricane Nicholas Recovery Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd today called county judges to determine what further support is needed following Hurricane Nicholas. The Governor thanked the county judges for guiding their communities through the storm and reinforced the state's commitment to helping them recover. While there were reports of wind and water damage in Calhoun County and Matagorda County, no county judge reported major damage or unmet needs from the state.
The Governor placed calls to every judge whose county is included in the Disaster Declaration issued this week. Governor Abbott and Chief Kidd have spoken with the following county judges in the Victoria area:
Calhoun County Judge Richard Meyer
Jackson County Judge Jill S. Sklar
Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald
Refugio County Judge Robert Blascke
Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller
Wharton County Judge Phillip Spenrath
"As Hurricane Nicholas recovery efforts begin, the State of Texas is working closely with our local partners to ensure Victoria and surrounding communities have the resources they need to rebuild," said Governor Abbott. "We will continue to collaborate with county judges and local leaders to assess and address the damages of the storm and put the Gulf Coast on a path to recovery."