Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of storms - KPRC2 Texas
“The State of Texas is proactively working to ensure Texans and their property remain safe from severe weather threats that could impact eastern regions of our state today and early tomorrow,” Abbott is quoted as saying via a news release. “As we monitor conditions and potential threats, I urge Texans in affected areas to heed the guidance of local officials and remain weather-aware as severe weather systems develop.
At the direction of the governor, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has activated the following resources to support severe weather response operations across the state:TDEM has requested the following state agencies identify resources to place on standby for deployment if needed:Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service: Disaster Assessment and Recovery agents
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Boat teams to support water rescue operations and helicopters with hoist capabilityTexas National Guard: Transportation platoons and helicopters with hoist capability Texas Department of State Health Services: Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Severe Weather PackagesPublic Utility Commission of Texas: Power outage monitoring/coordination with utility providers in the threat area
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Personnel to monitor drinking water, wastewater, and air quality
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