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Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about state efforts to fight the Smokehouse Creek Fire and getting assistance to those that need it Friday, March 1 at a briefing with state emergency officials in Borger.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is a state agency that coordinates Texas's emergency management program.. TDEM implements programs to increase public awareness about threats and hazards, coordinates emergency planning, provides an extensive array of specialized training for emergency responders and local officials, and administers disaster recovery and hazard mitigation ...
On February 14, President Biden declared that an emergency existed in the State of Texas, authorizing the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide emergency assistance throughout Texas. [97] FEMA sent 60 generators, as well as water and blankets, to the state. [109]
May 22—AUSTIN — The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and ...
In the event of a disaster outside of a state's operating capacity, the director of said agency will advise the Governor whether or not to proclaim a state of emergency. Declaring a state of emergency, upon Presidential approval, entitles a state to federal assistance. Proclaiming a state of emergency does not guarantee federal assistance ...
Feb. 27—AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday issued a disaster declaration for 60 Texas counties in response to widespread wildfire activity throughout the state. Additional counties may ...
The main contact for agencies, organizations, and the private sector to learn more about EMAC is the state emergency management agencies. [2] EMAC works as follows: When a disaster occurs, the governor of the affected state or territory declares a state of emergency. The impacted state assesses its resource needs and identifies shortfalls for ...
According to Director Tanya N. Garfield, SBA has approved $3,336,900 for businesses and $46,850,900 for residents to help rebuild and recover from this disaster. "SBA's disaster assistance ...