A photo posted on social media is sparking outrage as thousands of people across the city of Houston prepare to spend a bitter cold night without power.
President Biden approves Texas emergency declaration amid winter storm
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Share: President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state of Texas and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm.
The president s action authorizes the FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures. The declaration covers all 254 Texas counties.
Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Emergency protective measures for mass care and sheltering and direct federal assistance will be provided at 75 percent federal funding.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration in all 254 counties in response to severe winter weather that is impacting Texas. The Governor is continuing to deploy state resources available to assist local officials in their response efforts.
The City of Houston will open a warming center at George R. Brown Convention Center, as METRO prepares to suspend service due to winter weather conditions