Abbott issues disaster declaration following Texas ice storm [View all]
Source: the hill
by Julia Shapero - 02/04/23 10:53 PM ET
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued a disaster declaration on Saturday for seven counties, including Austin, that were hit particularly hard by last week’s winter storm.
“Through this disaster declaration, we will be able to provide additional assistance to Texans and communities who have experienced property damage and localized power outages from this ice storm,” Abbott said in a statement.
A severe ice storm swept across Texas and several other southern states last week, causing at least 10 deaths in three states and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
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As Texas recovers from its ice storm, the Northeast remains in the thick of a cold blast that has brought wind chills below negative 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Mount Washington in New Hampshire recorded the nation’s lowest ever reported wind chill of negative 109 degrees on Friday night. .....................................................
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3844136-abbott-issues-disaster-declaration-following-texas-ice-storm/
It is for the folks in Texas who are suffering--and it will be granted, as it should be.
Yet, it galls me that Abbott can beg for tax money when all he does is demean Pres. Biden.
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