Hurricane Dolly Updates
Thursday, February 09, 2012- Nov 17, 2009
Gov. Perry Urges HUD to End Delays on Texas Hurricane Recovery Funding
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry sent a letter yesterday to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan urging the expedited approval of Texas’ disaster recovery funding. HUD claimed last week that “there is no compelling need to immediately approve” Texas’ application for continued recovery funding for hurricanes Ike and Dolly.
- Nov 20, 2008
Gov. Perry Announces Disaster Recovery and Renewal Commission
HOUSTON – Gov. Rick Perry today announced the creation of the Governor’s Commission for Disaster Recovery and Renewal, an advisory panel of public and private sector experts who will create a plan to assist Texas communities with recovery efforts after a natural disaster. The governor also announced that he has directed the Texas Department of Transportation to immediately begin assisting with debris removal in Southeast Texas.
- Jul 31, 2008
Gov. Perry Makes Second Appeal to FEMA for Assistance for Texans Affected by Hurricane Dolly
AUSTIN – In a letter to President George W. Bush, Gov. Rick Perry today requested FEMA expedite the state’s request for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance to Texans affected by Hurricane Dolly. The governor’s initial July 23rd request for individual aid was not immediately granted. Rather, the agency directed the state to conduct preliminary damage assessments before Individual or Public Assistance would be granted.
- Jul 24, 2008
Texas Granted Presidential Disaster Declaration
AUSTIN – President George W. Bush today granted Gov. Perry’s request for a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration, which will provide assistance to 15 Texas counties. This afternoon, the governor and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn toured the impacted areas and were briefed by local officials regarding ongoing emergency response efforts as Tropical Storm Dolly continues to move slowly through south Texas.
- Jul 23, 2008
Texas Responds to Hurricane Dolly
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry will today ask President George W. Bush for a major presidential disaster declaration as a result of Hurricane Dolly’s escalation to a Category 2 storm shortly before making landfall in south Texas. The Presidential Disaster Declaration will provide federal resources to support re-entry and recovery efforts.
- Jul 23, 2008
Hurricane Dolly- Starr County Disaster Declaration
Gov. Rick Perry amends my July 22, 2008, proclamation to include Starr County, certifying that Hurricane Dolly poses a threat of imminent disaster along the Texas Coast beginning July 22, 2008.s
- Jul 22, 2008
Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Declaration in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Dolly's Impact on Texas Communities
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today issued a disaster declaration in response to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Dolly to Aransas, Bexar, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria and Willacy counties. The governor’s declaration allows the state to initiate necessary preparedness efforts, such as pre-deploying resources requested by local officials to ensure their communities are ready to respond to severe weather.
- Jul 22, 2008
DISASTER- Hurricane Dolly
Gov. Rick Perry declares a state of disaster in 14 Texas counties due to a threat of imminent danger caused by Tropical Storm Dolly.
- Jul 21, 2008
Gov. Perry Activates Resources in Preparation for Tropical Storm Dolly
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today activated state resources, including 1,200 National Guard troops, in preparation for Tropical Storm Dolly, which could make landfall on the Texas coastline as a hurricane by mid-week. The state is ready to provide assistance requested by local officials.
Helpful Phone Numbers
Evacuation Information: 2-1-1FEMA: 1-800-621-3362
Food Stamps: 1-800-221-5689
American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
Texas Attorney General Office: 1-800-252-8011
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Roadside Assistance: 1-800-525-5555
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Relay Service: 7-1-1
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