Abbott Issues Major Disaster Declaration for Texas Communities Impacted by Flood
State and local teams have rescued more than 570 people as officials warn rivers remain high and more counties may be added.
- On Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster covering 28 counties impacted by severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country, with additional counties potentially to be added.
- The Nueces River remains the greatest ongoing threat as water moves downstream, while two people have died in this week's flooding that hit the same region devastated by a similar weather pattern last year.
- State and local teams have rescued more than 570 people combined, with Texas deploying more than 2,700 personnel, more than 1,500 vehicles, 90 boats, and 20 aircraft to assist rescue operations.
- Abbott urged residents to remain vigilant over the next 24 to 48 hours and avoid flooded roadways, as the declaration sent to President Donald Trump will unlock federal relief funding.
- About 125 people remain in a Red Cross shelter in Uvalde, though many are returning home; governors from nine states, including Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, have offered recovery assistance.
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Times of IndiaCatastrophic flooding sweeps across Texas; Governor Abbott signs major disaster declaration
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed paperwork on Friday (July 17), declaring the latest bout of flooding in the western part of Texas a major disaster. Governor Abbott said the declaration, which will be sent to President Donald Trump for approval, would open the door for federal aid to the region as they move from rescue and recovery efforts to clean-up in the coming days. Abbott and other officials warned that flood dangers still exist even afte…
Gov. Abbott Signs Major Disaster Declaration for 28 Texas Counties Hit by Catastrophic Floods
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a disaster declaration on Friday, amid touring hard-hit areas of his state, viewing “pockets of devastation” in Uvalde, the town that almost became an island in the devastating flood waters. “Driving around in Uvalde, the damage looks far worse on the ground than it does in the air. The fact of the matter is, Uvalde was hit very, very hard, but the community and the people of this community are strong and resilient,…
Abbott signs major disaster declaration, requests federal assistance
UVALDE - Governor Greg Abbott today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to support Texas’ ongoing response and recovery efforts following severe weather and flooding impacting communities across the state. Governor Abbott also visited Uvalde County to receive updates on flood…
The Killeen Daily Herald
Abbott issues major disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by flood
(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a major disaster declaration for 28 Texas counties, which he said is heading to President Donald Trump to approve.
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