Texas activates emergency response resources as tropical wave brews in the Gulf

Governor Greg Abbott sent a release Sunday saying he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate these resources in addition to assets previously deployed in response to heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the state.

The National Hurricane Center is giving a system in the Bay of Campeche a 90% percent chance of development within the next seven days and an 80% chance in the next two days.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management will activate or have the following state emergency resources on standby Monday morning: 

In the release, Gov. Abbott said, in part, “Texans are urged to take the necessary precautions for potential tropical weather, including remaining weather aware, monitoring road conditions, and having an emergency plan to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones. Texas will continue to closely monitor weather conditions to protect the well-being of Texans.”