Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms threatening several regions throughout the state over the weekend, including North, East, and Central Texas, and the Texas Panhandle.
"Texas continues to closely monitor conditions as severe weather moves across our state,” said Governor Abbott. "Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to protect Texans from anticipated flash flooding and heavy rains. I urge Texans to take all necessary precautions for potential weather hazards including monitoring forecasts and having an emergency plan to keep themselves and their loved ones safe."
According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms expected across the state this weekend may cause excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. Damaging wind may also create hazardous conditions. Texans are urged to engage in personal preparedness measures, and to continue monitoring local forecast information, including TexasFlood.org for flood information.
At the Governor’s direction, the following state emergency response resources are available to support local severe storm response operations:
On Wednesday, Governor Abbott directed TDEM to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather threats to Northwest Texas.
Texans are reminded to make an emergency plan, follow directions from local officials, and pack an emergency supply kit. Texans can check road conditions at DriveTexas.org, find flood safety tips online at TexasReady.gov, and access flood information at TexasFlood.org. All-hazards preparedness tips can be located at tdem.texas.gov/prepare.