Gov. Rick Perry recently renewed the July 5, 2011 Emergency Disaster Proclamation, certifying exceptional drought conditions in specified counties in Texas.
The signed proclamation lists specific counties in state of disaster, including more than 170 of the 254 Texas counties.
Much of Texas has received little rain due to multi-year drought conditions. Reservoirs and aquifer levels are diminishing, effecting water supplies and delivery systems and posing an impending threat to public health, property and the economy. Continued drought conditions also increases the risk of wildfire across much of the state.
Necessary resources will be made available to aid response efforts due to the ongoing strain on water resources.