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Texas Flood Recovery Underway: Efforts Shift from Rescue to Repair

As floodwaters recede in Texas, recovery operations ramp up with local and federal agencies assessing damages and initiating long-term rebuilding plans.

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Overview

  • Governor Greg Abbott confirms three storm-related fatalities and declares disaster in 91 counties as state begins damage assessment.
  • Hundreds of rescues reported across Texas, including 233 people and 186 pets in Harris County alone; schools and roads shut down due to flooding.
  • Federal and state officials urge residents to report property damage for aid qualification, with potential federal grants up to $75,000 for repairs.
  • Recovery efforts include food and water deliveries to stranded residents, with some areas still inaccessible due to high water levels.
  • Local officials emphasize the resilience of communities and the extended timeline expected for full recovery from the flooding.