Texas Receives Enhanced Federal Help After Severe Flooding
Published Date: 7/30/2025
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Texas just got an upgrade on its disaster help! The President expanded the major disaster declaration to boost public assistance after severe storms, strong winds, and flooding hit. This means more support and money will flow faster to help communities recover starting from July 6, 2025.
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Texas Public Assistance Expanded After Storms
If you live in Texas, the President amended the major disaster declaration (FEMA-4879-DR) to expand Public Assistance Only for the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding. This amendment is dated July 6, 2025 and means more federal public assistance and accelerated support to help Texas communities recover.
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