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Governor Abbott requests federal disaster declaration for areas affected by Imelda

Posted: 4:28 PM, Oct 01, 2019

Updated: 2019-10-01 17:28:48-04

By: Sydney Isenberg

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: People walk the flooded waters Hopper Rd. on September 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott has declared much of Southeast Texas disaster areas after heavy rain and flooding from the remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda dumped more than two feet of water across some areas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Massive flooding in Texas following Tropical Storm Imelda

AUSTIN. TX — Governor Greg Abbott has requested a federal disaster declaration for areas affected by Imelda.

The declaration would provide federal funds to help Southeast Texas rebuild.

I have requested a federal disaster declaration for Southeast Texas areas affected by #Imelda.

This seeks federal funds to help the region rebuild faster and better.

Thanks also to all local groups that are helping fellow Texans rebuild. #txlege https://t.co/yZHv8L5ktn
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) October 1, 2019