Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of anticipated severe weather
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Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of anticipated severe weather
Governor Greg Abbott has activated additional state emergency response resources. The state anticipates incoming severe weather, which could include flooding and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service says severe weather is forecast across large portions of the Panhandle, North, West, and East Texas beginning late Sunday and lasting through the week. Wind gusts in excess of 80-100 miles per hour are possible later today.
Gov. Greg Abbott arrives at a press conference at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass on Feb. 4, 2024, after the state took control of the park located along the Rio Grande as part of its border crackdown.
Governor Greg Abbott has activated additional state emergency response resources as the state anticipates incoming severe weather, which could include flooding and thunderstorms.
The governor has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of the increased threats.
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The Texas National Guard, the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are among the 12 agencies that will be available at Governor Abbott’s direction.
“Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe weather moves across our state that has the potential to bring flash flooding and heavy rain,” Governor Abbott said in a statement.
According to the National Weather Service, severe weather is forecast across large portions of the Panhandle, North, West, and East Texas beginning late Sunday and lasting through the week.
Experts are anticipating strong winds, hail and possibly even tornadoes. Wind gusts in excess of 80-100 miles per hour are possible later today.
The rain and flood threat intensifies midweek across North, Central, East, and South Texas. Texans are urged to monitor local forecast information from trusted weather sources.
“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. Regularly monitor roadways before traveling and check TexasFlood.org for flood information. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown,” Governor Abbott said.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather
Gov. Abbott has activated additional state emergency response resources ahead of upcoming severe weather this week. The National Weather Service says that severe weather is forecasted across multiple areas of the state, including the Panhandle, North Texas, West Texas and East Texas. Those residents can expect damaging winds, large hail, possible tornadoes, lots of rain and flash flooding.
On Sunday, Gov. Abbott announced that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources, this as increased threats of severe weather and flooding are expected to impact the state this week.
“Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe weather moves across our state that has potential to bring flash flooding and heavy rain,” Gov. Abbott said. “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. Regularly monitor roadways before traveling and check TexasFlood.org for flood information. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
The National Weather Service says that severe weather is forecasted across multiple areas of the state, including the Panhandle, North Texas, West Texas and East Texas.
Those residents can expect damaging winds, large hail, possible tornadoes, lots of rain and flash flooding.
The press release from the governor also said that wind gusts in excess of 80 to 100 mph are possible.
Central Texas will see a rain and flood threat increase mid-week, along with other parts of the state.
Gov. Abbott activates state resources for West Texas, Panhandle ahead of severe weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is activating additional state response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flooding. The National Weather Service forecasts severe weather across large portions of the Panhandle, North, West, and East Texas beginning late Sunday and lasting through the week. Storms on Sunday were forecast to produce damaging winds, very large hail, possible tornadoes, excessive rainfall, and flash flooding in portion of the South Plains, the Rolling Plans and north Texas. Wind gusts in excess of 80-100 mph are possible later on Sunday.”Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe weather moves across our state that has potential to bring flash flooding and heavy rain,” said 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”
This comes as the National Weather Service forecasts severe weather across large portions of the Panhandle, North, West, and East Texas beginning late Sunday and lasting through the week.
Storms on Sunday were forecast to produce damaging winds, very large hail, possible tornadoes, excessive rainfall, and flash flooding in portion of the South Plains, the Rolling Plans and north Texas. Wind gusts in excess of 80-100 mph are possible later on Sunday.
“Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe weather moves across our state that has potential to bring flash flooding and heavy rain,” said 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.”
According to the governor’s office, Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to ready the following emergency resources to support local severe weather response operations:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads, Type 3 Urban Search and Rescue Teams
Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads, Type 3 Urban Search and Rescue Teams Texas Division of Emergency Management: The State of Texas Incident Management Team to support deployed emergency response resources across the state
The State of Texas Incident Management Team to support deployed emergency response resources across the state Texas National Guard: Personnel and high-profile vehicles to assist stranded motorists
Personnel and high-profile vehicles to assist stranded motorists Texas Department of Transportation: Personnel monitoring road conditions
Personnel monitoring road conditions Texas A&M Forest Service: Saw Crews to assist with clearing of roadways, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) Strike Teams to support local emergency services
Saw Crews to assist with clearing of roadways, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) Strike Teams to support local emergency services Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Wardens, rescue boat teams, and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with flood rescues
Game Wardens, rescue boat teams, and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with flood rescues Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capabilities, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, and the Tactical Marine Unit
Helicopters with hoist capabilities, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, and the Tactical Marine Unit Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Emergency Medical Task Force): Severe Weather Support Packages consisting of medics, ambulances, and all-terrain vehicles
Severe Weather Support Packages consisting of medics, ambulances, and all-terrain vehicles Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Disaster Assessment and Recovery Agents, as well as County Extension Agents to support agricultural and livestock needs
Disaster Assessment and Recovery Agents, as well as County Extension Agents to support agricultural and livestock needs Public Utility Commission of Texas: Power outage monitoring and coordination with utility providers
Power outage monitoring and coordination with utility providers Railroad Commission of Texas: Monitoring of the state’s natural gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industry
Monitoring of the state’s natural gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industry Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Air/water/wastewater monitoring
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This comes after the governor activated an initial response of TDEM resources across the state last week in anticipation of severe weather, some of which struck the Lubbock and West Texas area, producing several tornadoes.
The governor’s office is also encouraging Texans to utilize the following additional resources to be prepared:
TexasFlood.org : Check for flood information
: Check for flood information DriveTexas.org : Check road conditions.
: Check road conditions. TexasReady.gov: Contains flood and severe weather safety information.
Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him:mrosiles@lubbockonline.com.