Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Welder Fire, North Texas Severe Storms
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~ In a recent announcement, Governor Greg Abbott revealed that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for two disaster declarations in Texas. The first declaration is for South Texas communities affected by the Welder Fire, while the second is for North Texas communities impacted by severe weather earlier this month.

Governor Abbott expressed his gratitude for the approval of these declarations, stating that they will provide much-needed assistance to those affected by these disasters. He also commended the emergency management team in Texas for their swift response to these challenges and emphasized the importance of working together with federal partners to support Texans in their recovery efforts.

The disaster declaration for the Welder Fire includes Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties. Meanwhile, the severe weather declaration covers Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties.

As part of the disaster declarations, the SBA has granted access to its Home Disaster Loans, Business Physical Disaster Loans, and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. These low-interest loans will be available to qualifying homeowners, renters, and businesses in both North and South Texas.

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Applicants can apply online at sba.gov/disaster or contact SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information. Those with hearing or speech disabilities can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be sent to U.S. Small Business Administration Processing and Disbursement Center at 14925 Kingsport Road in Fort Worth.

Governor Abbott has been actively taking steps to support communities impacted by recent wildfires and severe storms. This includes obtaining approval for a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Double S Fire and requesting a disaster declaration from SBA for both the Welder Fire and North Texas severe storms. He has also secured Fire Management Assistance Grants for the Rest Area Fire and Crabapple Fire, activated state emergency response resources ahead of critical wildfire danger, and increased the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center.

In addition, Governor Abbott has requested officials from SBA to join state and local partners in conducting joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas communities affected by recent wildfires and North Texas communities impacted by severe weather. These efforts aim to provide necessary support and resources to those in need.

As the state continues to face critical fire weather conditions and severe weather threats, Governor Abbott remains committed to providing all available resources to support local communities. The approval of these disaster declarations is a crucial step in helping Texans rebuild and recover from these devastating disasters.

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