Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that Texas has activated additional emergency response resources as severe weather and flooding threats continue across large portions of the state.
Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to place the State Emergency Operations Center into 24-hour operations and make additional state assets available to assist local officials with flood response and recovery efforts.
“Texas will work around the clock to deliver all needed resources to communities affected by severe weather,” Abbott said in a statement.
According to the National Weather Service, repeated rounds of rainfall could bring heavy rain and flash flooding to portions of South, Central, East and Southeast Texas this week. State officials also warned of severe storms, damaging winds and extreme heat in some regions.
Resources activated by the state include swiftwater rescue teams, search-andrescue personnel, helicopters, high-water vehicles, game wardens, state troopers and emergency medical teams.
State agencies are also monitoring road conditions, power outages, water and wastewater systems, and agricultural impacts.
Texans are encouraged to monitor local weather forecasts, review emergency plans and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Additional weather preparedness information is available through the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.
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