President Barack Obama has declared a federal emergency exists in Texas as Tropical Storm Alex builds toward hurricane strength and approaches south Texas and northern Mexico.
According to a White House statement issued Tuesday, Obama gas ordered federal help to augment the state and local responses to the developing emergency.
The declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency “to coordinate all disaster relief efforts” and “provide appropriate assistance.”
The declaration includes Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Bexar, Brooks, Cameron, Comal, Duval, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Webb, Willacy, Wilson, and Zapata counties in south Texas.
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One slight correction. A Governor declares a State of Emergency. The President designates disaster areas.
Well I’m here to say that if they think they’re going to get away with the same kinds of things this time that they pulled off during Katrina they have another thing coming. The Texans will show them who’s boss.