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President Donald Trump declared a major disaster for Texas after severe
storms caused a flash flood, killing at least 67 people, including
children. On Sunday, he authorized federal relief with FEMA coordination
under the Stafford Act and said that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi
Noem would be “available at all times.”
"Dear Governor Abbott: I have declared a major disaster under the Robert
T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121
et seq. (the “Stafford Act”), for the State of Texas due to damage
resulting from severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning
on July 2, 2025, and continuing,” the White House wrote in a statement on
X.
The White House stated that federal aid under the Stafford Act will cover
only 75 percent of eligible costs for both Other Needs Assistance (section
408) and Public Assistance in designated areas, as federal support is
meant to supplement, not replace, state and local efforts.
The Trump White House also revealed that Benjamin Abbott will be appointed
as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee and manage the relief operations.
"He will consult with you and assist in the execution of the FEMA-State Agreement for disaster assistance governing the expenditure of Federal
funds,” the White House wrote.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that he is deploying rescue teams
to Texas to assist in the search for survivors.
"Florida will support Texas following the catastrophic flooding in
Kerrville and the surrounding areas," DeSantis wrote on X. "At my
direction, @FLSERT is deploying three swiftwater rescue teams through an
EMAC to assist with response and recovery. We’re standing by to lend more
help as requested."
The death toll from the flash floods that tore through Central Texas
climbed to nearly 70, as rescue teams navigating rugged terrain recovered
more bodies and pressed on with an urgent search for numerous others still missing, including 11 young girls from a summer camp. It was reported that
16 more bodies were recovered on Saturday, raising the death toll in the
area to 59. Among the victims were 21 children.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/07/06/trump-declares-major- disaster-in-texas-following-severe-storms-and-flooding-n2659955
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