Texas Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration for El Paso County Flooding
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in Austin on November 11 that he has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for El Paso County, after severe storms and flooding impacted communities in Far West Texas late last month.
"Texas will support the families and businesses impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding in El Paso County," said Governor Abbott. "This request will help provide eligible Texans with access to low-interest disaster loans they need to rebuild their homes, businesses, and communities."
According to the Governor's Office, if the request is approved, the SBA disaster declaration would make low-interest federal disaster loans available to eligible homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the flooding, to assist with recovery and rebuilding efforts.
The request follows an analysis of the damage sustained in impacted communities conducted by local, state, and federal officials. Texans impacted by the flooding are encouraged to continue reporting damage to homes and businesses through the Texas Division of Emergency Management's Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) online survey, which helps state and local officials assess the extent of disaster impacts and identify additional recovery needs.
A state disaster declaration issued by Governor Abbott remains in effect for El Paso County, as state resources continue supporting local recovery efforts.
Source: Office of the Governor of Texas
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