Disaster declared: Obama signs declaration, releasing funds for Hays

Hays County

Staff Report on December 2, 2015

By Moses Leos III

A disaster declaration signed by President Barack Obama on Nov. 25 allows residents affected by the Oct. 30 flood event to apply for federal disaster assistance.

According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the disaster declaration signed by President Obama extends to 15 Texas counties, which includes Hays County.

President Obama’s disaster declaration came roughly a month after floodwaters caused havoc across all corners of Hays County.

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