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TIPSHEET_ Trump Declares Major Disaster in Texas After Devastating Storms and Flooding

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Trump Declares Major Disaster in Texas After Devastating Storms and Flooding 

Sarah Arnold | July 06, 2025 4:00 PM


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President Donald Trump declared a major disaster for Texas after severe storms caused a flash flood, killing at least 67 people, including children. On Sunday, he authorized federal relief with FEMA coordination under the Stafford Act and said that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would be “available at all times.” 

"Dear Governor Abbott: I have declared a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the “Stafford Act”), for the State of Texas due to damage resulting from severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on July 2, 2025, and continuing,” the White House wrote in a statement on X. 

The White House stated that federal aid under the Stafford Act will cover only 75 percent of eligible costs for both Other Needs Assistance (section 408) and Public Assistance in designated areas, as federal support is meant to supplement, not replace, state and local efforts. 

The Trump White House also revealed that Benjamin Abbott will be appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee and manage the relief operations. 

"He will consult with you and assist in the execution of the FEMA-State Agreement for disaster assistance governing the expenditure of Federal funds,” the White House wrote. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that he is deploying rescue teams to Texas to assist in the search for survivors.

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READ MORE: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/07/06/trump-declares-major-disaster-in-texas-following-severe-storms-and-flooding-n2659955 

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