Federal Aid Package Approved for Multiple South Texas Counties After Severe Storms
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What happened
Governor Greg Abbott announced the update to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration regarding severe storms and flooding that impacted South Texas. The federal government approved aid through the FEMA Public Assistance program for several counties, including Bandera, Grimes, and Crockett. The aid package follows the July severe storms and floods and includes assistance for emergency work and facility repairs.
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Why it matters
The approvals provide access to vital federal funding for affected counties to rebuild following the severe weather events. While the aid package is approved, requests for Individual Assistance for 30 counties and additional statewide FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program resources remain pending.
Executive actions regarding disaster declarations and assessments were made for several counties in South Texas, including Bandera and Bexar.
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Who's involved
- Greg AbbottGovernor of Texas who announced the federal aid package updates.
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyUS disaster response agency providing the FEMA Public Assistance program.
- BanderaCounty in Bandera County, Texas, receiving federal aid approvals.
- CrockettCity in Houston County, Texas, receiving federal aid approvals.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The state could see increased federal funding flows into affected counties.
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The entities involved
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Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas since 2015