Texas: Governor Abbott Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In November 2024
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~ On Friday, July 5, 2024, a disaster proclamation was issued by Governor Greg Abbott for the state of Texas. The proclamation was later amended on the same day and again on Saturday, July 6, 2024. This proclamation declared that Hurricane Beryl posed an imminent threat of disaster to several counties in Texas.

The affected counties included Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Bowie, Brazoria, Brazos, Brooks, Burleson, Caldwell and many others. The governor's proclamation stated that these counties were at risk of widespread and severe property damage as well as potential loss of life due to the hurricane's impact.

The hurricane was expected to bring heavy rainfall and life-threatening storm surge along with damaging winds. This posed a significant danger to the residents of these counties and called for immediate action.

In accordance with Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code which grants the governor authority in times of disaster or emergency situations, Governor Abbott renewed the aforementioned proclamation. He also authorized the use of all available resources from state government and political subdivisions to cope with this disaster under Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code.

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To ensure swift response and relief efforts in this time of crisis, Governor Abbott suspended any regulatory statutes or orders that could hinder necessary actions in coping with this disaster under Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code. This includes any state statutes or administrative rules regarding contracting or procurement that may impede emergency response efforts.

The governor's office has also filed copies of this proclamation with applicable authorities as required by law.

In his official statement released alongside the proclamation on November 2nd , Governor Abbott urged residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions and follow evacuation orders if necessary. He also assured them that all possible measures were being taken to ensure their safety and well-being during this difficult time.

The governor's proclamation was attested by Secretary of State Jane Nelson and officially sealed at his office in the City of Austin, Texas. The full text of the proclamation can be viewed on the governor's website.

As Hurricane Beryl continues to threaten the state of Texas, residents are advised to stay informed and follow all safety measures recommended by local authorities. The governor's office will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary.

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