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Biden’s disaster declaration excludes Bandera, 176 other counties

February 21, 2021 - 12:41
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Following a Feb.18  Major Disaster Declaration request from Governor Abbott for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance in all 254 Texas counties, President Biden approved requests on Feb. 20 for Individual Assistance in 77 counties and for Public Assistance (Emergency Protective Measures Only) in all 254 counties. Individual Assistance is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) directly to eligible individuals and families who sustained losses due to disasters. Public Assistance from FEMA can reimburse for emergency protective measures, debris removal and infrastructure repairs or replacement due to disaster-related damage. Bandera County is among the 176 counties not eligible for Individual Assistance,

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