Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for 101 Counties as Severe Weather Looms over Texas
The declaration gives local officials access to state resources as additional counties may be added if conditions worsen, Abbott's office said.
- On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties, authorizing state resources to assist communities facing severe storms, flash flooding, and tornado threats.
- The severe weather system began Sunday, June 14, bringing heavy rainfall, large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats across Texas, with some areas recording up to six inches of rain.
- Earlier Monday, Governor Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate additional response resources and moved the State Emergency Operations Center to 24-hour operations.
- The declaration allows local officials to access the full range of state resources while suspending certain regulatory procedures to accelerate emergency response efforts.
- Officials urge Texans to monitor forecasts and avoid flooded roads, while Governor Abbott may add additional counties to the declaration as weather conditions warrant.
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Rio Grande Valley included in Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties, including all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley. Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy were included in the governor's declaration as severe storms swept through the state. "Texas is prepared to respond to the severe weather threats that [...]
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TYLER, Texas (KETK)-- Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on Monday for 101 Texas counties, including several in East Texas, as severe storms continue to threaten the state. The declaration responds to the ongoing weather threat and aims to provide immediate state support to affected areas. The declaration ensures local officials and communities will [...]
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