Storm Disaster Help Approved for East Texas
Posted/updated on: May 20, 2016 at 12:47 pm
AUSTIN (AP) – Federal officials have approved nearly $40 million in disaster assistance for 13 East Texas counties slammed by March heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday announced the assistance for individuals and families. Included are Gregg. Harrison, Marion and Henderson counties. Also on the list are Erath, Hood, Jasper, Limestone, Newton, Orange, Parker, Shelby and Tyler counties. The FEMA funds include more than $17 million in grants to help eligible survivors with home repairs and temporary rental costs. More than $18 million will be available as low-interest disaster loans.
Heavy rain, as much as 20 inches over several days, led to flooding that forced thousands of East Texas residents to evacuate and intermittent closure of Interstate 10 near Beaumont.
Wednesday was the deadline to register for federal help.
