Gov. Perry’s Request for Extended FEMA Assistance Granted

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry tonight announced that FEMA has granted a 30 day extension of 100 percent reimbursement for emergency protective measures and the removal of debris caused by Hurricane Ike.

“This extension is crucial to the massive recovery efforts underway in southeast Texas,” Gov. Perry said.  “While there is much work left to be done, reimbursing local governments for their response and clearing the wreckage left by this destructive storm are essential for communities recovering from Hurricane Ike.”

The governor issued the request on September 25, noting that emergency work and recovery efforts had been impeded by flooding and power outages, and cleanup efforts were likely to continue for several weeks. The original reimbursement period was set to end on September 27, and will now end on October 27.

For more information on Texas’ recovery efforts after Hurricane Ike, please visit http://www.governor.state.tx.us.