Texas Gov. Perry declares McLennan County a disaster area following plant explosion - live video bit.ly/14xqvSn
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) April 18, 2013
McLennan County declared disaster area after deadly blast at Texas fertiliser plant, says @governorperry - LIVE bbc.in/15iCWRm #West
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) April 18, 2013
Federal assistance is already on the ground, obviously, but this allows agencies like FEMA to lend their expertise and, more importantly, their funds, to the relief effort.