Biden is poised to sign a major disaster declaration for Texas

What a contrast to Trump, who withheld aid to states that didn't vote for him.

https://www.vox.com/2021/2/19/22291432/biden-major-disaster-declaration-texas-fema-storm

 

By Ella Nilsenella.nilsen@vox.com Feb 19, 2021, 2:20pm EST 

President Joe Biden is preparing to sign a major disaster declaration for Texas, which has been devastated by the combination of a massive winter storm and an unprepared state electrical grid that caused widespread power outages for millions across the state.

“I’m going to sign that declaration once it’s in front of me,” Biden told reporters on Friday. “As I said when I ran, I’m going to be a president for all America — all. There’s no red or blue.”

Biden spoke to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday night, but his administration has been in touch with Texas officials and governors of surrounding states also impacted by the winter storm since last week. Biden administration officials said they quickly approved Abbott and other governors’ requests for federal emergency declarations in their states, which allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to get federal assistance to impacted residents. 

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As of Thursday, Sherwood-Randall added that FEMA had provided 60 power generators and additional fuel support to facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, and water treatment plants. The federal agency is also providing 60,000 wool and cotton blankets, 225,000 meals, and other supplies after they were requested by Abbott, she said.

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