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Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins

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The move will open up federal assistance for those impacted by the floods after it is approved by President Donald Trump, Abbott said.

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  1. My High Plains

    Gov. Abbott issues Disaster Declaration for Texas severe weather (opens My High Plains)

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    My High Plains's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) - Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to continue 24-hour operations at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) at Level II (Escalated Response) to support the state’s ongoing response to severe storms and flash floodin…

  2. Just the News

    Greg Abbott issues major disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by flood (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a major disaster declaration for 28 Texas counties, which he said is heading to President Donald Trump to approve.

  3. KCEN Waco

    Gov. Abbott issues major disaster declaration for Uvalde, 27 other Texas counties as flood threat continues (opens KCEN Waco)

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    KCEN Waco's feed description

    Abbott said Uvalde nearly became an island as floodwaters from surrounding rivers swelled into the city. 28 counties are now under a major disaster declaration.

  4. KRQE Albuquerque

    Gov. Abbott issues major disaster declaration in response to flooding (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on the state's ongoing response to severe storms and flash flooding.

  5. Fox7 Austin

    Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    The move will open up federal assistance for those impacted by the floods after it is approved by President Donald Trump, Abbott said.

  6. The Center Square

    Abbott issues major disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by flood (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a major disaster declaration for 28 Texas counties, which he said is heading to President Donald Trump to approve.

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