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Texas ice storm: How to report property damage to the state

The damage survey will allow emergency officials to determine where immediate resources will be needed and if the state qualifies for federal disaster assistance.

AUSTIN, Texas — If you suffered any property damage due to this week's ice storm, the state of Texas wants you to report it.

Gov. Greg Abbott and emergency management officials on Thursday reminded residents of the Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey, which will be used to determine how much damage the ice storm caused throughout the state.

Click here to fill out the damage survey. After going to the site, scroll down and click on Ice Storm/Winter Weather January 29 - Ongoing.

The survey is available in both English and Spanish.

The damage survey will allow emergency officials to determine where immediate resources are needed and if the state qualifies for federal disaster assistance.

Texas officials also want to remind residents that reporting damage to the survey is not a substitute for reporting to insurance agencies.

Areas of North, Central and West Texas saw major ice accumulations that led to hazardous travel conditions and various types of damage. Icy conditions have been seen since Monday.

"As ice begins to thaw in many communities, the winter weather impacts to homes and businesses are revealing themselves," Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd said. "I urge any Texan who sustained property damage to report it in order to aid officials in identifying community needs."

Additional winter storm resources from the Texas Division of Emergency Management can be found here.

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