Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources, including search and rescue teams, as severe storms, large hail, and flash flooding threaten North, West, and Central Texas this week.
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
The National Weather Service expects multiple rounds of severe weather to impact the state beginning Tuesday and continuing through the end of the week. Forecasters warned the storms could produce large hail, damaging wind gusts, and possible tornadoes. Heavy rainfall is also expected to shift eastward as the week progresses, increasing the risk of flash flooding."Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe storms move across our state," Abbott said in a statement. "I urge Texans to stay up to date by monitoring local forecast information, make an emergency plan, and heed the guidance of state and local officials."The governor also emphasized the "Turn Around, Don’t Drown" safety mantra regarding flooded roadways.At the governor’s direction, several state agencies have been placed on standby or deployed to support local operations:In addition to the storm response, state officials continue to monitor wildfire conditions. Wildfire response resources previously deployed by the governor remain engaged across the state to support local fire departments.State officials are encouraging residents to assemble emergency supply kits and review family communication plans. Drivers can check current road conditions at DriveTexas.org.
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