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BY ANNA MANESS
Williamson County has been added to the Federal Disaster Declaration for the Federal Emer- gency Management Agency’s Public Assistance, or PA program, according to a July 18 news release. What happened? The county’s inclusion in the PA program allows local government entities to apply for FEMA assis- tance to be reimbursed for costs related to disaster rescue and recovery e orts, as well as damage to public property. The July 5 ood damaged several areas through- out the county, specically parts of Georgetown, Leander and Liberty Hill. Williamson County o- cials recovered three bodies of ood victims in the WilCo added to FEMA assistance program
Damages to public property in Williamson County include: 13 county roads One state road Bridges Public parks Trails Water infrastructure Wastewater infrastructure Utility infrastructure
SOURCE: WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Williamson County was added to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program, which allows government entities to apply for FEMA assistance and get reimbursed for damages to public property.
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days that followed the natural disaster, Community Impact previously reported. The cost to repair damage to public property in the county is estimated to be $25 million, accord- ing to ocials with the Williamson County Oce of Emergency Management. FEMA will reimburse 75% of the cost of repairs through the PA program, per the release.
Remember this? On July 11, Williamson County residents became eligible to apply to FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, which could help residents with home repairs, temporary housing and more. Texans can also apply to the IA program at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
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