Governor Greg Abbott has asked the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue a disaster declaration following a fire at an apartment complex in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood last month.
“Texas stands with those affected by the Spring Branch neighborhood apartment complex fire that occurred last month,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, I requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration issue a disaster declaration to provide federal assistance for those whose homes or businesses were damaged. Alongside our federal partners, Texas will provide all necessary resources to help Texans rebuild and recover from this fire.”
If the SBA approves the request, residents and business owners who suffered losses could become eligible for low-interest loans through federal disaster programs.
The Governor’s action follows an assessment of damages in the affected communities by local, state, and federal officials. Their analysis confirmed that losses from the fire meet thresholds required for SBA assistance.
