Fire Chief George Nors in the small town of West is ecstatic that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has reversed its decision on disaster funding.
In June, FEMA said no to a disaster declaration.
The reversal means millions will now flow into West after April’s deadly fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15.
“For the city, the water and sewer lines that were damaged, that all needs to be taken care, " said Nors.
"Not just for fire protection but for the community to get all the homes that are left and built or rebuilt, so they will have proper sewer and water facilities.”
Chief Nors says he was surprised by today’s announcement because he thought nothing would happen.
The explosion destroyed schools, a nursing facility, many homes and even damaged Nors’ house.
Governor Perry thanked Texas congressional leaders for helping secure the funds.
