Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of storms

AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to impact parts of Texas on Jan. 2, and into the overnight hours. 

The National Weather Service is forecasting a “marginal-to-enhanced risk of severe storms” in the eastern half of the state, with primary threats including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, and heavy rainfall that could cause flash flooding.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated the following resources to support severe weather response operations across the state:

TDEM has requested the following state agencies identify resources to place on standby for deployment if needed:

Texans are encouraged to visit texasready.gov for details on being informed, making a plan, and building an emergency supply kit.