Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Hill Country Flooding
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~ In a press conference held today, Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided an update on the ongoing response to severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country. The Governor also announced an expansion of the number of counties included in his disaster declaration and requested a federal disaster declaration.

During the press conference, Governor Abbott emphasized the unity and resilience of Texans in the face of challenges. He stated, "When Texans face a challenge, we come together, we unite, and that's exactly what's happened over the past twenty-four to forty-eight hours in this community." He also assured that every effort will be made to locate and assist all those affected by the flooding.

The Governor was joined by U.S. Senator John Cornyn, U.S. Congressman Chip Roy, Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, Adjutant General of Texas Major General Thomas Suelzer, Texas Department of Public Safety Colonel Freeman Martin, and other local officials.

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After the press conference, Governor Abbott and Secretary Noem surveyed damage at Camp Mystic and met with camp leadership.

The State of Texas has deployed over 1,300 personnel and 900 vehicles and equipment assets to respond to the flooding. More than 15 state agencies are currently involved in addressing flood threats across the state.

The expanded Disaster Declaration now includes Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Travis, and Williamson counties. These are in addition to Bandera, Coke, Comal, Concho,Gillespie,Kendall,Kerr,Kimble,Llano,Mason,Mcculloch,Menard,

Reeves,San Saba,and Tom Green counties which were included in the original declaration.

Governor Abbott continues to take action to provide necessary resources to local officials as they respond to flooding across Texas. This includes providing an update yesterday on severe flooding in Kerr County and surrounding areas. The readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center has been increased to Level II and additional state emergency response resources have been activated in preparation for heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

Texans are urged to follow instructions from local officials and can access flood resources on the Texas Disaster Portal at disaster.texas.gov.

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