AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) — Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response assets on Monday to put together for severe weather.
Storms are anticipated to have an effect on north, west and central Texas as they proceed eastward all through the week.
Residents are requested to put together for hail, heavy rain, sturdy winds and attainable tornadoes.
The state is activating a number of emergency companies, together with swiftwater rescue boats and concrete search-and-rescue groups, helicopters with hoist functionality, Texas Highway Patrol troopers, Tactical Marine Unit noticed crews, sport wardens and rescue boat groups. It can also be activating street situation monitoring by TxDOT, energy outage monitoring and wildfire response assets.
Texas residents are inspired to keep protected. Never drive by flooded areas. Turn round, don’t drown. Monitor native forecasts. Prepare an emergency package. Create or evaluate your emergency plan. Watch for updates on road safety, weather and hazard preparedness.
The KBTX First Alert Weather Team has declared a First Alert Weather Day on Thursday within the Brazos Valley.
You can find the latest weather updates here or by downloading the First Alert Weather App to your sensible machine.
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