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Conservative texans will continue whining until they benefit from Socialism, then pretend it didn't work when denying the same for other states.
https://www.newsweek.com/greg-abbott-asks-joe-biden-disaster-declaration-texas-extreme-weather-thunderstorms-1901240
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked President Joe Biden to issue a Presidential Disaster Declaration for areas of the Lone Star State impacted by recent severe weather and flooding.
Texas has been rocked by inclement weather over the past few weeks, including thunderstorms that have triggered flooding and tornadoes.
In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday Abbott wrote: "Due to severe weather and flooding that continues to cause devastating damage in several of our communities, I am requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
"The extensive damage caused by these severe storms, historic river flooding, and tornadoes requires comprehensive, robust action by all levels of government to help Texans rebuild and recover."
Abbott included a link to a press release from his office, which included his full letter to Biden. In the letter, referring to Texas' ongoing severe weather and flooding, he said: "I have determined that the incident is of such severity and magnitude that an effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and affected local governments, and that supplementary federal assistance is necessary to save lives and to protect property, public health, and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a disaster."
In his letter Abbott listed 98 Texas counties he said had been severely impacted, of which "27 counties have met the thresholds for Public Assistance and Individual Assistance," while an additional six counties met "the criteria for both programs."
https://www.newsweek.com/greg-abbott-asks-joe-biden-disaster-declaration-texas-extreme-weather-thunderstorms-1901240
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked President Joe Biden to issue a Presidential Disaster Declaration for areas of the Lone Star State impacted by recent severe weather and flooding.
Texas has been rocked by inclement weather over the past few weeks, including thunderstorms that have triggered flooding and tornadoes.
In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday Abbott wrote: "Due to severe weather and flooding that continues to cause devastating damage in several of our communities, I am requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
"The extensive damage caused by these severe storms, historic river flooding, and tornadoes requires comprehensive, robust action by all levels of government to help Texans rebuild and recover."
Abbott included a link to a press release from his office, which included his full letter to Biden. In the letter, referring to Texas' ongoing severe weather and flooding, he said: "I have determined that the incident is of such severity and magnitude that an effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and affected local governments, and that supplementary federal assistance is necessary to save lives and to protect property, public health, and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a disaster."
In his letter Abbott listed 98 Texas counties he said had been severely impacted, of which "27 counties have met the thresholds for Public Assistance and Individual Assistance," while an additional six counties met "the criteria for both programs."
