U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) are asking President Donald Trump to support Gov. Greg Abbott’s request to declare a federal disaster in North Texas.

According to Cruz’s office, the Senators penned a letter to Trump this week asking the Trump Administration to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to expedite its review of severe weather damage in North Texas and to declare a federal disaster. The severe weather occurred in October and included severe weather, straight-line winds, hail, and tornadoes that impacted the Dallas area.

"The Governor and local officials have informed us that the losses and property damage in these counties are of a magnitude that is beyond the response capabilities of the state and local government...We encourage FEMA to complete its review in a timely fashion so Texans impacted by the storms can promptly receive the Federal disaster assistance needed to recover,” the Senators wrote in the letter.

For the full letter, visit cruz.senate.gov.