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Trump expects to visit Texas after deadly floods
Trump also signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County on Sunday.
TEXAS, USA — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects to visit Texas this week after deadly floods left at least 79 dead and dozens more missing across the state.
Trump told reporters Sunday that he will “probably” visit the Lone Star State on Friday.
“We wanted to leave a little time. I wanted to do it today, but we’d just be in their way. Probably Friday,” Trump said.
State officials announced Sunday that at least 79 were killed in the floods and at least 41 people were confirmed to be unaccounted for across the state.
Trump’s comments came after he signed a major disaster declaration on Sunday for hard-hit Kerr County to make federal funding available for those impacted.
“These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The Trump Administration continues to work closely with State and Local Leaders. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was on the ground yesterday with Governor Greg Abbott, who is working hard to help the people of his Great State.”
The assistance can include grants for housing and home repairs, among other things.
“Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals recover from the effects of the disaster,” a press release stated. “Federal funding is also available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in Kerr County.”
Officials said people impacted by the flooding should file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App.