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Governor Greg Abbott is urging Texans affected by this week's severe winter weather to document and report property damage using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s online damage assessment tool. The self-reported data will help the state determine eligibility for federal disaster assistance.
“The State of Texas continues to work with local officials to provide all available resources to Texans impacted by this week's winter weather,” said Governor Abbott. “As communities across the state begin to recover, I urge Texans to report any damage to their homes or businesses through the iSTAT damage survey to help the state determine if Texas qualifies for federal disaster assistance. With some areas of the state still experiencing hazardous conditions, Texans should regularly monitor road conditions and drive cautiously on bridges and overpasses to keep yourself and your family safe. Working together, we will ensure all Texans have the support and resources they need to move forward from this winter weather.”
Texans can report storm damage through the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) available at damage.tdem. texas.gov. The survey is available in English and Spanish and collects essential details about the scope and severity of damage caused by ice, snow, and excessive rainfall. This information assists emergency management teams in assessing recovery needs and pursuing federal disaster relief.
Using the iSTAT tool is voluntary and does not replace reporting damages to insurance providers. Completing the survey does not guarantee disaster assistance. Additional resources, including tutorials on using the tool, are available on the TDEM website.
The Texas State Operations Center remains activated at Level II (Escalated Response) to support local recovery efforts. Officials are coordinating with utility regulators to expedite the restoration of power in areas affected by localized outages.
While most of the ice and snow have cleared, hazardous road conditions persist in some areas, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Texans are advised to monitor weather forecasts, follow local officials’ instructions, and exercise caution on the roads. Winter weather resources, including warming center locations and a map of licensed plumbers, are accessible through the Texas Disaster Portal at tdem.texas.gov.
Governor Abbott highlighted the state’s actions to support local communities, including: Activating state emergency response resources on January 6 and January 9 ahead of severe winter weather and potential flooding threats.
• Elevating the State Emergency Operations Center’s readiness level to assist with local requests for aid.
• Providing ongoing updates on emergency response efforts.
• Texans are encouraged to stay vigilant and take advantage of available resources as the recovery process unfolds.
