Gov. Greg Abbott Provides Update on State’s Ongoing Response to Severe Flooding in Texas
- Governor Greg Abbott addressed the media from Austin’s State Operations Center to discuss the ongoing severe flooding affecting communities across Texas.
- The flooding resulted from heavy rainfall causing evacuation and loss of 27 counselors and campers at Camp Mystic, a Christian camp in Central Texas.
- The State of Texas activated additional emergency resources, deployed over 1,750 personnel and more than 975 vehicles, and coordinated search efforts with federal assistance.
- Governor Abbott encouraged residents to stay alert to weather conditions and follow official instructions, stressing the importance of the safety message: "Turn Around, Don't Drown," while extending disaster declarations to six more counties.
- The state continues 24/7 recovery and rescue operations with support from Ohio troopers and federal agencies, committing to relentless efforts until all victims are found and communities recover.
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Gov. Abbott provides update on Texas' continued response to statewide flooding
Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced additional state emergency response resources activated due to ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding affecting Texas communities.The State of Texas is working around the clock to support emergency management personnel and local officials as they continue recovery and rescue operations across the state, Abbott said. There is still a threat of heavy rain with the potential to cause flooding in Central Texas, …

Governor Abbott provides update on state’s ongoing response to severe flooding in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the State Operations Center in Austin to provide an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe flooding impacting Texas.
Gov. Abbott updates Texas' ongoing response to severe flooding
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) - Texas Governor Gregg Abbott is expected to update the results of the ongoing response to severe flooding in several counties across central Texas. The governor will be joined by the chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Nim Kidd, Lt. Col. Jason Taylor with the Texas Department of Public Safety,
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