TDEM requests SBA help in East Texas storm damage assessment [Video]

BEAUMONT, Texas — In response to the recent severe storms and flooding in East Texas, Texas Division of Emergency Management has initiated a major step towards assessing the extent of the damage. 

TDEM announced its request for officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration to collaborate with local and state authorities in conducting joint preliminary damage assessments.

The decision to seek SBA involvement was made under the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, according to a release.

This assessment will help determine if Texas qualifies for additional federal disaster assistance to aid communities affected by the storm and flooding.

The federal assessment teams are scheduled to arrive later this week. 

“TDEM and our state agency partners continue to make all disaster recovery resources available to Texans impacted by recent flooding and this is the next step in that process,” said Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd. “The …