President Trump stated Sunday he has signed a catastrophe declaration for the current lethal flooding in Texas.
“I simply signed a Main Catastrophe Declaration for Kerr County, Texas, to make sure that our Courageous First Responders instantly have the assets they want,” Trump stated in a Reality Social submit Sunday morning. “These households are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives misplaced, and lots of nonetheless lacking. The Trump Administration continues to work intently with State and Native Leaders.”
“Secretary of Homeland Safety Kristi Noem was on the bottom yesterday with Governor Greg Abbott, who’s working laborious to assist the individuals of his Nice State,” the president added. “Our unbelievable U.S. Coast Guard, along with State First Responders, have saved greater than 850 lives. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!”
In response to The Related Press, at the very least 67 individuals have died due to the flooding. A good portion of central Texas is going through a Flood Watch, Flash Flood Warning or Flood Warning, according to the Nationwide Climate Service.
Fifty-nine individuals have died as a result of flooding in Kerr County, Texas, the county’s sheriff stated Sunday, based on an replace on the county web site. Thirty-eight of these killed were adults and 21 have been kids, the sheriff additionally stated.
In a submit to the social platform X Sunday, Abbott thanked Trump in response to his earlier Reality Social submit.
“Thanks, @realDonaldTrump, to your dedication to Texas. Collaboration between our state, native, and federal companions is vital to our state’s restoration,” Abbott stated in his submit.
“Thanks to our courageous first responders working across the clock to seek out lacking Texans,” he added.