The issuance of a local or state Disaster Declaration allows public officials to exercise emergency powers to preserve life, property, and public health following a disaster as indicated in the Texas Government Code Ch. … Request federal financial assistance for recovery projects in the impacted disaster area.
What is a Presidential declared disaster?
A Presidentially Declared Disaster (PDD) is defined as a “major disaster or emergency declared under the Robert T. … In instances where other federal agencies have been activated due to a disaster, ORCF will cooperate as directed in a coordinated federal response.