Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flooding expected to impact the state through the week.
“Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe storms move across our state that will bring potential flash flooding and heavy rain,” said Governor Abbott. “Texans are urged to remain weather-aware, regularly check road conditions, and heed the guidance of state and local officials to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones. The State of Texas will continue to closely monitor weather conditions to protect the well-being of Texans across our state.”
According to the National Weather Service, severe storms are forecast across large portions of the state through Wednesday, with risks of flooding expected to last through late-week. Impacts include large hail, damaging wind, possible tornadoes, excessive rainfall, and flash flooding. Texans across the state are urged to monitor local forecast information from trusted weather sources.
At the Governor’s direction, the following state emergency response resources remain available to support local severe weather response operations:
Texans are encouraged to make an emergency plan, prepare an emergency supply kit, and follow instructions from local officials. Texans can check road conditions at DriveTexas.org, locate flood and severe weather safety information at TexasReady.gov, access flood information at TexasFlood.org, and find general preparedness tips at tdem.texas.gov/prepare.