Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Declares State of Disaster

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – In the wake of this week’s heavy rains and flooding, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins declared a state of disaster.

The declaration paves the way for residents impacted by flood to request state and federal assistance.

On Monday, Jenkins tweeted: “Based on preliminary damage assessments, I am declaring a state of disaster in Dallas County and requesting state and federal assistance for affected individuals. There are thresholds that must be met for each type of assistance.”

Based on preliminary damage assessments, I am declaring a state of disaster in Dallas County and requesting state and federal assistance for affected individuals. There are thresholds that must be met for each type of assistance.
Please report your damage using this link….
— Clay Jenkins (@JudgeClayJ) August 22, 2022

The Judge also announced the county’s first fatality due to the flood waters.

A 60-year-old woman was killed when her car was swept away in high water in Mesquite.

Click here to report any damages.