AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today expanded his State Disaster Declaration to include four additional Texas counties in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. These counties include: Angelina, Orange, Sabine, and Trinity. There are now a total of 58 counties on the Governor’s State Disaster Declaration. The Governor today visited the Coastal Bend area to survey some of the storm’s damage first hand.
“Recovering after a catastrophe like this will be a long and difficult road, but I am committed to making sure the State of Texas is responding to the needs of victims every step of the way,” said Governor Abbott. “I want to reassure all Texans affected by this terrible event that they are not alone and help is on the way. As the response effort continues, this disaster declaration ensures that Texans have what they need to begin the recovery and rebuilding process.”