Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster due to the flooding impacts in the following counties: Angelina, Erath, Gregg, Hardin, Harrison, Hood, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Newton, Orange, Parker, Sabine, San Augustine and Tyler.
Abbott also elevated the action level of the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin. The SOC continues to coordinate with the Texas Emergency Management Council and is providing state resources and assistance to local leaders as requested.
“Flooding resulting from historic rainfall in East Texas is having a significant impact on residents,” said Governor Abbott in a news release. “The State of Texas continues to do everything it can to assist all the counties affected by this severe weather, and my thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted. I want to thank the first responders for their quick response to this disaster and ask that residents heed the warnings of local officials, particularly concerning evacuation notices.”
At the request of local leaders, the state is currently assisting with evacuations in Newton, Jasper and Orange counties.
Click here to read Abbott’s disaster declaration.