LLS. or llonrctanrl Security 500 Street, SW 1lit'aslringten, DE 204']? MAR 3 EilEl] The Honorable Greg Abbott Governor of Texas Austin, Texas 'F?'i'll Hear Governor Abbott: This is in response to your January 13, 20211}, request for a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes during the period of October Ell-2! 2019. You speci?cally requested Public Assistance for three counties and Hazard Mitigation statewide. Based on our review of all of the information available, it has been determined that the damage from this event was not of" such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the state and affected local governments. Accordingly, we have determined that supplemental federal assistance is not necessary. Therefore, I must inform you that your request for a major disaster declaration is denied. This denial may be appealed within 30 clays after the date of this letter. Any appeal pursuant to 44 CFR 206.46, along with additional informationjustifying the appeal, should be submitted to the President through George A. Robinson, Regional Administrator, FEMA Region Vi, located at EDD North Loop 233, Benton, TX $15209. Sincerely, Pete Gaynor Administrator 'W'In'lr'W. [Ell]