Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to collaborate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas. This initiative aims to evaluate the extent of damage from recent flooding and determine if the state qualifies for federal disaster assistance.

“Texas continues to provide all necessary resources to local officials, first responders, and emergency management teams as they respond to the recent flooding and heavy rainfall that occurred in South Texas,” Governor Abbott stated. He encouraged Texans to report any property damage through the iSTAT damage survey. "I thank the Texas Division of Emergency Management for partnering with local, state, and federal officials to ensure Texans meet the eligibility requirements for financial assistance. The State of Texas continues to work tirelessly to ensure impacted communities get the assistance they need to rebuild and recover from the flood damage."

Individuals affected by the floods are advised to submit damage reports through TDEM’s Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) once conditions permit. This information will assist in identifying areas impacted by the floods and allocate necessary resources.

Governor Abbott has taken steps to support the local communities, including issuing a state disaster declaration for affected areas and activating state emergency response resources prior to the storm.