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Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary November 26, 2008

Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas

ÿÿWhite House News


The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the
State of Texas affected by Hurricane Ike during the period of September 7
to October 2, 2008, by authorizing an extension of 100 percent Federal
funding for debris removal (Category A), including direct Federal
assistance, under the Public Assistance program.

On September 16, 2008, and October 8, 2008, the President amended his
declarations of September 13, 2008, authorizing assistance for debris
removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including
direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program, at 100
percent Federal funding of the total eligible costs for a 44-day period.

Under the President's order today, the Federal share for debris removal
(Category A), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public
Assistance program, has been increased to 100 percent Federal funding of
the total eligible costs for an additional six months immediately following
the previous 44-day period.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.

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