Business · 11/10/2019Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

President Declares Major Disaster in Texas Following Tropical Storm Imelda

Summary

The President of the United States has issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas, effective from September 17, 2019, to September 23, 2019, in response to the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Imelda.

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