Governor Abbott Orders State Operations Center To 24 Hour Operations In Response To Significant Flood Threat Across Texas
Governor Abbott Orders State Operations Center To 24 Hour Operations In Response To Significant Flood Threat Across Texas
May 18, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
In response to severe flooding threats across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to expand its daily operations to 24-hours a day through Friday. Severe storms are expected to bring significant river flooding and flash flooding in the Coastal Bend as well as North, East, and South Central Texas beginning today through the end of the week.
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The Region 3 Louisiana Water Initiative Regional Steering Committee took the first steps in determining who will administer in flood control efforts in northeast Louisiana.
In response to the floods in 2018, Gov. John Bel Edwards launched the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, which takes on a strategic and scientific approach to managing the watersheds and floodplains in the state and helps to target frequently flooded areas.
The Region 3 Louisiana Watershed Initiative hosted a community meeting Tuesday to discuss the provision governance recommendation approved by the Regional Steering Committee.
The governance recommendation for Region 3 offered the forming of a long-term Watershed Coalition comprised of private and public representatives.
State Operations Center moves to 24-hour operations in response to severe weather
By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
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Severe storms are expected to bring significant river flooding and flash flooding in the Coastal Bend as well as North, East, and South Central Texas beginning today through the end of the week. As severe weather continues to threaten communities across the state, Texans need to stay vigilant against significant flash flooding that is expected to accompany these storms, said Governor Abbott. We are deploying a variety of resources to assist communities in the path of these severe weather events, and I continue to urge Texans to remain cautious and preparing ahead of time for flash flooding.
Hot FM Governor Greg Abbott has rostered and activated numerous state resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact much of Texas over the next few days.
As severe storms move across our state from West Texas, throughout the week, they are expected to bring very large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, river flooding, and the potential for tornadoes. This severe weather has the potential to cause flash flooding and other damage in our communities, which is why the State of Texas has activated numerous state resources to support local officials on the ground, said Governor Abbott. Texans should monitor weather alerts and stay cautious of severe weather and flood risks as this weather makes its way through our communities. Always remember turn around, don t drown.
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