As Texas prepares for severe weather, Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to get state emergency resources ready. "The State of Texas is ready to respond to severe weather expected to hit West and East Texas today and in the coming days," Abbott stated in a press release. He emphasized the importance of community vigilance and reminded Texans to stay informed and have an emergency supply kit on hand, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
The National Weather Service forecasts an upcoming storm that may bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding, large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. The storm is expected to hit western Texas first, then move eastward, affecting North and Central Texas over the weekend and East and Southeast Texas by early next week. In response, Governor Abbott has issued a directive to enhance the state's preparedness for these weather-related challenges, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate emergency resources in preparation for severe weather. This includes Texas A&M Task Force 1 with Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads, as well as support from Game Wardens and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Texans are advised to stay informed about local weather and prepare accordingly. Key information can be found on various websites: local news for weather updates, DriveTexas.org for road conditions, TexasReady.gov for safety tips, TexasFlood.org for flood information, and tdem.texas.gov/prepare for disaster preparedness guidance, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
