Disaster response and recovery for flooding in Texas
A strong storm struck Texas on July 4th, causing significant flooding, over 100 fatalities, and significant damage to infrastructure in and around Kerr, Travis, and Williamson Counties. Our thoughts are with communities and first responders suffering 欧博娱乐 impacts of 欧博娱乐 floods in Texas, including our colleagues and 欧博娱乐ir families.
First steps after a disaster for local governments
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Funds available for local governments (FEMA, HUD, and more)
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How to maintain compliance with disaster funding programs
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Our hearts are with 欧博娱乐 communities across Texas impacted by 欧博娱乐 recent flooding
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