Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For East Texas Severe Storms, Flooding
April 29, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities affected by severe storms and flooding that began on April 8. If approved, the SBA declaration would make federal assistance available in the form of disaster loans for Jasper County and its contiguous counties.
“With severe flooding damaging homes and businesses in Jasper County earlier this month, Texas continues working to provide all available resources needed to help Texans recover,” said Governor Abbott. “The approval of this SBA disaster declaration will help impacted Texans access crucial, low-interest loans so they can rebuild and move forward. I thank the Texas Division of Emergency Management for working tirelessly with local partners to ensure Jasper County and surrounding communities meet the eligibility requirements for additional financial assistance.”