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Pfluger announces Kimble, Mason, and Menard Counties added to major disaster declaration for public assistance from FEMA
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· July 20, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the declaration and the assistance it will provide are available from Congressman Pfluger's office or the original announcement.
Congressman August Pfluger has announced that Kimble, Mason, and Menard counties are now part of a major disaster declaration. This declaration provides public assistance from FEMA. The addition of these counties is intended to help them recover from recent flooding.
The congressman's office has been working with local officials since the flooding began. The goal is to provide federal resources to support the recovery efforts. This includes repairing public infrastructure that was damaged by the flooding.
Further details about the declaration and the assistance it will provide are available from Congressman Pfluger's office or the original announcement.
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Category: local Published: July 20, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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