Federal Aid Coming After Fall Storms In Texas
President Barack Obama has ordered federal aid to help state and local recovery efforts in areas of Central Texas hit with severe storms and flooding in late October.
Obama last week declared a major disaster exists in the area. This includes the counties of Caldwell, Hays and Travis. The heavy rains on Oct. 30-31 caused rivers and creeks to swell and triggered flash flooding across the area.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures across the state.