As a storm system forms, it’s looking like Texas might be in its path. Severe weather may include flash flooding, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. Hence, Abbott’s state emergency response alert ahead of the possibly dangerous weather Friday night.
"The State of Texas is proactively responding to severe storms and potential flash flooding expected to impact Texas today and tomorrow," said Abbott. "State and local emergency response partners are monitoring weather conditions and are on standby to swiftly provide all necessary resources to protect our communities. Texans are urged to remain weather-aware and follow instructions from emergency responders and local officials to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
Under Abbott's direction, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has initialized activated the following resources to render aid during severe weather response operations: TDEM has the following state resources on hand if needed:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Boat Teams to support water rescue operationsTexas Department of State Health Services: Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Severe Weather PackagesPublic Utility Commission of Texas: Power outage monitoring/coordination with...
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Personnel to monitor drinking water, wastewater and air qualityState Mass Care Coordination The weather threat will be at its highest by Friday evening, until then Texans can expect widely scattered light rain showers this morning and a cold front sweep through the state this afternoon as storms develop.
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