According to the governor, the declaration will allow the federal government to provide assistance and hazard mitigation to communities affected by Harvey to help rebuild after the storm.
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"I want to thank the President and FEMA for their quick response in granting this disaster declaration," Abbott said in a statement. "We will continue to work with our federal and local partners on all issues relating to this storm, and I encourage Texans to continue heeding all warnings from local officials."
President Trump also tweeted the news.
"At the request of the governor of Texas, I have signed the Disaster Proclamation, which unleashes the full force of government help!" Trump tweeted.
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