GOVERNOR ABBOTT ISSUES STORM DAMAGE DISASTER DECLARATION FOR CAMERON COUNTY

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Governor Greg Abbott announced a disaster declaration for Cameron County due to severe storms and a tornado causing property damage.

Texans impacted by the storm can report damages through the iSTAT damage survey to determine eligibility for federal assistance. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is providing ongoing assistance in Cameron County, supporting the community as they move forward from this storm.

Governor Abbott directed the TDEM to collaborate with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for joint disaster damage assessments. This partnership aims to ascertain the state's eligibility for federal disaster assistance. Texans can self-report property damage using iSTAT at damage.tdem.texas.gov.

TDEM continues to have recovery personnel actively engaged in Cameron County, supporting local officials and the community in their efforts to recover from the storm's impact. A Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is now open in Cameron County to provide disaster recovery information from local, state, and nonprofit partners.