Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Declaration for Presidio County
Date: Friday, September 19th, 2008
Source(s): Office of the Governor – Rick Perry
Gov. Rick Perry tonight issued a disaster declaration and requested a presidential disaster declaration for Presidio County in response to floods threatening lives and homes the area. An excess release of water from reservoirs in northern Mexico following periods of heavy rain has caused a levee breach along the Rio Grande River threatening Presidio County.