Texas Governor Mobilizes State Resources for Severe Weather Coming to State

AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) – Governor Greg Abbott directed the State Emergency Management to begin mobilizing state resources to anticipate the severe weather and flash flooding expected in areas of Texas Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

Severe storm threats moving across central, northern and eastern Texas could bring large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and the possibility of tornadoes.

The state continues to support firefighting efforts in response to wildfires throughout Texas.

The following state assets have been mobilized in support of the response to severe weather conditions:

• Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force One and Texas Task Force Two) – two urban search and rescue teams and four whitewater boat squads
• Texas A&M Forest Service: Saw Crews on Standby
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Texas Game Warden Swiftwater Boat Rescue Teams
• Texas Department of State Health Services: Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Severe Weather Packages

“In preparation for this severe weather, I have directed TDEM to increase its preparedness and place emergency response assets on standby for rapid deployment if needed,” Governor Abbott said. “The state will continue to monitor these conditions and stands ready to assist local communities affected by these storms. I ask Texans to stay alert and informed about weather developments and heed guidance from local officials.”

The State of Texas Emergency Operations Center activates Tier II Escalated Response in support of severe weather.

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