HOUSTON –
Texas has perhaps much more than 125 billion dollars (105 billion euros) is needed from the U.s. government to get back on after Harvey. That has governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday during a press conference. The tropical storm created a havoc in the southern state, mainly due to the unprecedented amount of rain.
According to Abbott Harvey an even greater impact than hurricane Katrina, which in 2005 managed in New Orleans.
The government came up with 125 billion over the bridge for the reconstruction. Given the extent of the damage in Houston and far beyond to think Abbott that there are still significantly more will be needed.
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The federal agency emergency (FEMA) now has 37 million pledged as first assistance for the victims and more than five million meals have been arranged.
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The governor said that more than 32,000 Texans home and hearth had to leave in the shelters sit. The help of the Mexican government, which has offered boats, vehicles, and food supply, thank accepted.