August 25, 2017 at 11:57PM

Governor Greg Abbott - We will remain fully engaged w/ open lines of communication as #HurricaneHarvey makes landfall. America is w/ you!



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August 25, 2017 at 10:26PM

At the request of the Governor of Texas, I have signed the Disaster Proclamation, which unleashes the full force of government help!


President Donald J. Trump Approves Texas Disaster Declaration. #HurricaneHarvey Office of the Governor Greg Abbott Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey beginning on August 23, 2017, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Bee, Goliad, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, and Refugio. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding also is available to the State and to eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work in the counties of Bee, Goliad, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, and Refugio Counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Brock Long, Administrator, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Kevin L. Hannes as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Damage assessments are continuing in other areas, and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are fully completed. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at: http://ift.tt/RAlEDw or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD CONTACT THE FEMA NEWS DESK AT (202) 646-3272 OR FEMA-NEWS-DESK@FEMA.DHS.GOV. ###

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August 25, 2017 at 09:10PM

At the request of the Governor of Texas, I have signed the Disaster Proclamation, which unleashes the full force of government help!



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August 25, 2017 at 05:21PM

Storm turned Hurricane is getting much bigger and more powerful than projected. Federal Government is on site and ready to respond. Be safe!



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August 25, 2017 at 04:37PM

Just arrived at Camp David where I am closely watching the path and doings of Hurricane Harvey, as it strengthens to a Category 3. 125 MPH winds! BE SAFE!



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August 26, 2017 at 02:46PM

THANK YOU to all of the great volunteers helping out with #HurricaneHarvey relief in Texas! https://twitter.com/safoodbank/status/901528487445639168

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August 26, 2017 at 06:52AM

Closely monitoring #HurricaneHarvey from Camp David. We are leaving nothing to chance. City, State and Federal Govs. working great together!

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August 26, 2017 at 06:32AM

.@ChuckGrassley - got your message loud and clear. We have fantastic people on the ground, got there long before #Harvey. So far, so good!

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August 26, 2017 at 06:23AM

RT @VP: All Americans in harms way need to be prepared and should continue visiting http://Ready.gov for critical updates on #Hurric…

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August 26, 2017 at 06:22AM

RT @EPAScottPruitt: Thoughts and prayers for those in Texas & Louisiana. I am closely monitoring #Harvey developments along with @fema & @E…

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