Abbott Activates Resources for Storm Repercussions

Gov. Greg Abbott activated numerous resources to assist south, east, and southeast Texas communities that are expected to receive heavy rain and flooding this week. Severe storms could bring damaging winds and large hail.

“This year’s spring season has brought an unprecedented amount of rain and flash flooding to many of our communities, and I urge Texans throughout the eastern and southern regions of the state to remain alert to changing weather conditions and heed the guidance of their local officials,” said Abbott. “These resources will help the state of Texas continue to support our communities and keep Texans safe.”

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated and deployed the following resources ─

• Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service: Texas A&M Task Force One and Task Force two boat squads
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: search and rescue boat teams
• Texas Military Department: Helicopters with hoist capability and high profile vehicles

TDEM has requested the following agencies to identify resources to support response operations should they be needed  ─

• Texas A&M Forest Service: saw crews and incident management teams
• Texas Department of State Health Services: Texas Emergency Medical Task Force severe weather packages
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capability
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: public drinking water/waste water system impacts
• Public Utility Commission of Texas:  Power outage monitoring/coordination with utility providers in the threat areas