The President's action makes Federal funding available to local governments on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-share basis for hazard mitigation measures.
The counties include Aransas, Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, and Willacy. The Agency said that damage surveys are continuing in other areas, and additional counties may be added after the assessments are completed.