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SBA Offering Low-Interest Disaster Loans |
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Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for Texas residents and business owners affected by the flooding and severe storms on Jan. 9, 2012.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is making the loans available in Galveston, Harris, Brazoria, Ft. Bend, Chambers, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties.
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private, non-profit organizations whose property was damaged or destroyed by the disaster.
Applicants may apply online via SBA’s secure web site, https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is March 30, 2012. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Oct. 30, 2012. Individuals with hearing disabilities may call (800) 877-8339. |
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Drought, Wildfire Proclamations Renewed |
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Jan. 27, 2012 – Gov. Rick Perry has renewed the disaster proclamations for drought and wildfire threat.
Though much of Texas has received significant rainfall since December, it is not enough to erase the state’s drought conditions. Reservoirs that provide water storage across the state remain extremely low overall.
The minimal rainfall throughout 2011 and record-high temperatures contributed to the declining reservoir and aquifer levels. The disaster declaration for drought covers all 254 counties in the state, whereas, the declaration for wildfire threat covers 105 counties.
The drought proclamation was issued on July 5, 2011 and has been renewed several times since then. The initial wildfire proclamation was issued on Dec. 21, 2010. Click here for a copy of the drought proclamation and here for a copy of the wildfire proclamation. |
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Tornado Watch Extended for Galveston County |
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Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, 11 AM – The National Weather Service has extended the Tornado Watch for Galveston County until 2 PM today, and issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:45 AM.
Strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are moving into the area and will likely bring heavy rainfall and gusting winds.
Rainfall accumulations may average 1-2 inches, while some localized amounts could be up to 5 inches.
Drivers of vans, campers, trailers and other high-profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of high winds.
The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is monitoring the weather closely. Please tune in to local media for the latest reports, and check the NWS web page for more detailed information:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx/. |
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Be Alert to Severe Weather Threat Today |
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Galveston County until 11 AM today.
Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are a threat as the strong storm system moves across the state.
Showers and thunderstorms are predicted for our area until late afternoon, and some rainfall may be heavy.
Western portions of our area have already seen significant rainfall, and totals could be between 1 and 3 inches before the front moves through. This could lead to street flooding and rising water levels in area streams and bayous.
Remember, never drive through water and, if possible, remain indoors today! As the Weather Service reminds us, Turn Around – Don’t Drown.
For more detailed weather information, check the National Weather Service’s web site at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx/. |
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