(NPR) Biden Declares Disaster In Texas As Millions Are Asked To Continue Boiling Water

Biden Declares Disaster In Texas As Millions Are Asked To Continue Boiling Water



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Biden Declares Disaster In Texas As Millions Are Asked To Continue Boiling Water






Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle hands out water at a distribution site on Friday in Houston. Millions throughout the state remain under a boil water notice as many residents lack water at home due to frozen or broken pipes.



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Biden Declares Disaster In Texas As Millions Are Asked To Continue Boiling Water






The president's declaration provides federal funding to individuals in 77 of the state's hardest-hit counties, opening up emergency aid for home repairs, temporary housing and other assistance.