Trump signs disaster declaration for Texas floods

President Trump said Sunday he has signed a disaster declaration for the recent deadly flooding in Texas.

“I just signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County, Texas, to ensure that our Brave First Responders immediately have the resources they need,” Trump said in a Truth Social post Sunday morning. “These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing. The Trump Administration continues to work closely with State and Local Leaders.”

“Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was on the ground yesterday with Governor Greg Abbott, who is working hard to help the people of his Great State,” the president added. “Our incredible U.S. Coast Guard, together with State First Responders, have saved more than 850 lives. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!”

According to The Associated Press, at least 67 people have died due to the flooding. A significant portion of central Texas is facing a Flood Watch, Flash Flood Warning or Flood Warning, according to the National Weather Service.

Fifty-nine people have died due to the flooding in Kerr County, Texas, the county’s sheriff said Sunday, according to an update on the county website. Thirty-eight of those killed were adults and 21 were children, the sheriff also said.

In a post to the social platform X Sunday, Abbott thanked Trump in response to his earlier Truth Social post.

“Thank you, @realDonaldTrump, for your dedication to Texas. Collaboration between our state, local, and federal partners is critical to our state’s recovery,” Abbott said in his post.

“Thank you to our brave first responders working around the clock to find missing Texans,” he added.