CONROE (WBAP/KLIF) – 91 East and Southeast Texas counties have been slammed with torrential rain and flooding leading to Disaster Declarations by Governor Greg Abbott.
The governor says five outside states have sent resources to Texas dealing with ongoing flooding.
“We all know that regardless of what type of event we are dealing with, whether it be a hurricane, a flooding event, whatever, the main thing we want to do is protect lives,” Governor Abbott said after touring an area near Conroe that was badly hit by flooding.
The governor is urging people who have had damage to report it so Texas can eventually get federal financial assistance. Victims can report damage through https://damage.tdem.texas.gov or to contact local emergency officials.
“In order for this region to receive federal financial assistance, it’s important that there is enough identified damages that qualify us for that assistance,” Abbott said.
The governor also warning residents to be on the look out for potential scammers taking advantage of victims.
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