Today, Congressman Conaway issued the following letter to Governor Perry after learning that Burnet County received over 19 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, and is expected to receive as much as 9 additional inches tonight:
Dear Governor Perry,
I want to thank you for your prompt response to the recent major weather events in the State of Texas. I appreciate your issue of the recent Disaster Declaration, which was also done in a very timely manner. As you know, due to continuing rainfall the extent of the flooding and damage has increased in the short time since your original Disaster Declaration.
I respectfully request that you consider including additional Central Texas counties in your original Disaster Declaration. Specifically I would request that you add Burnet County to the list. Burnet County has received upwards of 19 inches of rain in areas over the last 24 hours with as much 8 to 9 additional inches of rain expected tonight. I would also like to offer myself and staff to assist in whatever manner we may be able to contribute in expediting the federal assistance process.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and efforts as we all move forward in this process.
