(Austin, Tx) – Governor Greg Abbott says the White House has partially approved Texas’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration.

The Governor requested the Major Disaster Declaration on Thursday for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance in all 254 counties. The Biden administration approved the request for Individual Assistance in 77 counties including Comanche, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Johnson, McLennan, Palo Pinto, Parker, Stephens, Tarrant, Wichita and Wise Counties.

The declaration clears the way for immediate federal assistance in the form of grants for temporary housing, home repairs, loans to cover property losses, and more help for residents and business owners hit hard by last week’s storm.

Individuals and business owners in counties included in the President’s declaration who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585