On September 19, 2019, Governor Greg Abbott declared the state of Texas a disaster. Tropical Storm Imelda caused extensive damage. Governor Abbott requested a presidential disaster declaration on October 1, 2019. The request included a 31-page letter that provided details of the damage and the needs of specific demographics. Federal disaster relief was granted on October 4, 2019.

Question

Which of the following best describes the impact of the governor's decision?

Answer 1

The impact of the governor's decision was that it allowed for federal disaster relief to be granted to the state of Texas, providing financial assistance and resources to aid in the recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Imelda's extensive damage.