Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday night he activated state emergency response resources in preparation for the heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected in many parts of the state this week.
What does this mean for Texas?
Rescue boats and Blackhawk helicopters have been activated, so in case of emergency, state response efforts are already prepared for rescue.
The NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level Two out of Four risk of flash flooding Monday stretching from the Southeast Coast to Texas’ Big Bend.
Heavy rainfall is expected across the state through the week and many Texans began to see the rain start over the weekend.
The Governor warned Texans to stay safe on the roads this week, telling drivers to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
The flood threat also includes areas on the Guadalupe River, where last year’s 4th of July floods took the lives of 135 people.
The Governor also said he plans to deploy the Texas National Guard and DPS as needed.
Weather conditions may vary across the state and the Governor urged Texans to stay “weather aware” and check the conditions in their area. Down in the Hill Country, the Gulf Coast and up in North Texas heavy rainfall has been seen over the weekend.
To see road conditions statewide, check DriveTexas.org.
