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08-06-2025
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Gov. Abbott activates state resources for West Texas, Panhandle ahead of severe weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is activating additional state response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flooding expected to impact the state over the next several days. This comes as the National Weather Service forecasts severe weather across large portions of the Panhandle, North, West, and East Texas beginning late Sunday and lasting through the week. Others are reading: Storms produced 21 tornadoes from New Mexico border to Lubbock. See photos, videos Storms on Sunday were forecast to produce damaging winds, very large hail, possible tornadoes, excessive rainfall, and flash flooding in portion of the South Plains, the Rolling Plans and north Texas. Wind gusts in excess of 80-100 mph are possible later on Sunday. "Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe weather moves across our state that has potential to bring flash flooding and heavy rain,' said Abbott. "Texans are urged to remain weather-aware, regularly check road conditions, and heed the guidance of state and local officials to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones." According to the governor's office, Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to ready the following emergency resources to support local severe weather response operations: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads, Type 3 Urban Search and Rescue Teams Texas Division of Emergency Management: The State of Texas Incident Management Team to support deployed emergency response resources across the state Texas National Guard: Personnel and high-profile vehicles to assist stranded motorists Texas Department of Transportation: Personnel monitoring road conditions Texas A&M Forest Service: Saw Crews to assist with clearing of roadways, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) Strike Teams to support local emergency services Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Wardens, rescue boat teams, and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with flood rescues Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capabilities, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, and the Tactical Marine Unit Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Emergency Medical Task Force): Severe Weather Support Packages consisting of medics, ambulances, and all-terrain vehicles Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Disaster Assessment and Recovery Agents, as well as County Extension Agents to support agricultural and livestock needs Public Utility Commission of Texas: Power outage monitoring and coordination with utility providers Railroad Commission of Texas: Monitoring of the state's natural gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industry Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Air/water/wastewater monitoring The story continues after the gallery. This comes after the governor activated an initial response of TDEM resources across the state last week in anticipation of severe weather, some of which struck the Lubbock and West Texas area, producing several tornadoes. The governor's office is also encouraging Texans to utilize the following additional resources to be prepared: Check for flood information Check road conditions. Contains flood and severe weather safety information. Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@ This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: State activates severe weather resources for West Texas, Panhandle
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of possible flooding, storms this weekend
The Brief There is a chance of severe weather across the state this weekend. The National Weather Service says there is a chance for flash flooding and even tornadoes. Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources with increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding across the state this weekend. Why you should care Heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding in North Texas and across the state starting tonight and going through Saturday. Severe storms could bring hail, strong winds and even tornadoes. Some areas in the Panhandle could see snowfall this weekend. On Friday, Gov. Abbott activated more than 700 emergency responders and 300 pieces of equipment across the state to be ready for any severe weather. The resources will go in place to help local units. Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads, and Flood Water Boat Squads Texas Division of Emergency Management: The State of Texas Incident Management Team, Incident Support Task Force, Disaster Recovery Task Force, and regional personnel to support deployed emergency response resources across the state Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Wardens, rescue boat teams, and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with flood rescues Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capabilities, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, and the Tactical Marine Unit Texas National Guard: Personnel and high-profile vehicles to assist stranded motorists Texas A&M Forest Service (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System): Local, state, and out of state firefighters and support personnel, fire engines, bulldozers, and motor graders; federally contracted firefighting aircraft, including large air tankers for retardant drops, single-engine air tankers for water drops, air attack platforms for surveillance and spotting, helicopters with firefighting capability, fire bosses and an aerial supervision module for aerial guidance Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Emergency Medical Task Force): Severe Weather and Wildland Fire Support Packages consisting of medics, ambulances, and all-terrain vehicles Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Disaster Assessment and Recovery Agents as well as County Extension Agents to support agricultural and livestock needs Texas Animal Health Commission: Coordinating animal resource needs Texas Department of Agriculture: Coordinating agricultural resource needs Texas Department of Transportation: Personnel monitoring road conditions and pretreating roadways Public Utility Commission of Texas: Power outage monitoring and coordination with utility providers Railroad Commission of Texas: Monitoring of the state's natural gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industry Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Air/water/wastewater monitoring Texas Health and Human Services Commission: Personnel to provide information on available services through the 2-1-1 Texas Information Referral Network Texas Department of Information Resources: Monitoring technology infrastructure The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 4 Weather team and the Office of Governor Greg Abbott.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Climate
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Texas Governor activates additional state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather this weekend
The Brief Additional state emergency response resources have been activated ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding in large portions of the state. Heavy rainfall with the potential to cause flash flooding is expected across a large portion of the state of Texas. HOUSTON - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the activation of additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding in large portions of the state starting on Friday and going through the weekend. What they're saying "As severe weather threatens communities throughout Texas, the State of Texas stands ready to assist local officials to keep Texans safe," said Governor Abbott. "Today, I directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate additional state resources to support local officials and first responders during this severe weather event. Texans should remain vigilant, heed warnings from local authorities, and have an emergency plan for severe storms, flash flooding, tornadoes, and winter weather. Texas will continue to monitor these evolving threats to ensure communities have the resources and support they need to respond to this severe weather event." Big picture view According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall with the potential to cause flash flooding is expected across large areas of Texas beginning today through Saturday night. Severe storms are also anticipated to bring additional threats across large portions of Texas, including large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes that can be hazardous. Additionally, portions of the Panhandle are expected to experience snowfall, causing potential for disruptions. Wildfire danger remains a concern in some areas of Southwest Texas. Texans are encouraged to monitor local forecasts over the next several days. Under the direction of Governor Abbott, more than 700 state emergency responders and over 300 pieces of equipment have mobilized to support the state's severe weather, winter weather, and wildfire response operations across Texas. At the Governor's direction, the following state emergency response resources remain prepared to support local response operations:• Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads, and Flood Water Boat Squads• Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM): The State of Texas Incident Management Team, Incident Support Task Force, Disaster Recovery Task Force, and regional personnel to support deployed emergency response resources across the state• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Wardens, rescue boat teams, and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with flood rescues• Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capabilities, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, and the Tactical Marine Unit• Texas National Guard: Personnel and high-profile vehicles to assist stranded motorists• Texas A&M Forest Service (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System): Local, state, and out of state firefighters and support personnel, fire engines, bulldozers, and motor graders; federally contracted firefighting aircraft, including large air tankers for retardant drops, single-engine air tankers for water drops, air attack platforms for surveillance and spotting, helicopters with firefighting capability, fire bosses and an aerial supervision module for aerial guidance• Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Emergency Medical Task Force): Severe Weather and Wildland Fire Support Packages consisting of medics, ambulances, and all-terrain vehicles• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Disaster Assessment and Recovery Agents as well as County Extension Agents to support agricultural and livestock needs• Texas Animal Health Commission: Coordinating animal resource needs• Texas Department of Agriculture: Coordinating agricultural resource needs• Texas Department of Transportation: Personnel monitoring road conditions and pretreating roadways• Public Utility Commission of Texas: Power outage monitoring and coordination with utility providers• Railroad Commission of Texas: Monitoring of the state's natural gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industry• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Air/water/wastewater monitoring• Texas Health and Human Services Commission: Personnel to provide information on available services through the 2-1-1 Texas Information Referral Network• Texas Department of Information Resources: Monitoring technology infrastructureThe Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) remains activated at Level II (Escalated Response) as to support local officials with response to severe storms, winter weather, and wildfire danger. What you can do Texans are encouraged to follow instructions from local officials, make an emergency plan, and prepare an emergency supply kit. Texans can check road conditions at locate flood and severe weather safety information at access flood information at and find general preparedness tips at The Source Information from a news release from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
