AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources in preparation for potential tropical weather affecting Southeast and East Texas.
According to the governor’s office, the system is expected to impact parts of the state in the coming days.
“Texas is prepared to provide all necessary resources to support local officials as a severe storm system moves along the Gulf Coast,” Abbott said. “Texans are urged to take all necessary precautions for potential tropical weather, including monitoring forecasts and road conditions and having an emergency plan to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. The State of Texas will continue to closely monitor weather conditions to protect our communities.”
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical system moving across the northeastern Gulf of Mexico that could bring heavy rainfall. There is also a rip current threat along the Texas coast.
State agencies on standby include:
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1)
Texas A&M Forest Service (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System)
Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Emergency Medical Task Force)
Texas National Guard
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Railroad Commission of Texas
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Tropical weather safety tips are available online along with beach safety and rip current information.
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