The Williamson County Commissioners Court this week extended a local disaster declaration in connection to the ice storm that settled over the area in late-January and early February. The local declaration has been extended for an additional 90 days until June 5, 2023. The initial disaster declaration was issued by County Judge Bill Gravell on January 31, 2023.
In order to receive a federal disaster declaration, the state must demonstrate that its uninsured damage meets or exceeds $51,587,544 and Williamson County’s damage must meet or exceed $2,704,035.48. A federal disaster declaration could allow for people with property damage to receive some financial assistance, such as low interest loans, for those who are uninsured or underinsured. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to report their property damage to the state at https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/.
Williamson County is not under a burn ban. County officials say residents in the unincorporated area may burn brush if it is not against their deed restrictions, and if they have checked with their Emergency Service District to see if a permit is required.
