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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 8, 2008
Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas
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 and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.
On September 16, 2008, the President amended his declaration 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 14-day period.
Under the President's order today, the Federal share for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), 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 30 days beyond the previous 14-day period, retroactive to the date of the major disaster declaration.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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