{"id":7052,"date":"2026-07-13T04:01:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T04:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=7052"},"modified":"2026-07-13T04:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T04:01:25","slug":"gov-abbott-activates-texas-emergency-resources-ahead-of-flash-flood-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=7052","title":{"rendered":"Gov. Abbott activates Texas Emergency Resources ahead of flash flood threat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott\u00a0<\/span> (FOX Local)<\/strong><\/p> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

AUSTIN, Texas<\/strong> – <\/span>Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as forecasters warned of multiple rounds of heavy rain and possible flash flooding across\u00a0Texas this week.<\/p>

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Texas faces flash flooding threat<\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

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The activation comes as the National Weather Service forecasts a moisture-rich weather pattern capable of producing slow-moving thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across North, West, Central, South and East Texas. The greatest threat for flash flooding is expected from early to midweek. Forecasters also warned that some storms could produce damaging wind gusts and large hail in addition to heavy rainfall.<\/p>

State officials urged Texans to monitor local weather forecasts, prepare emergency supply kits and review family communication plans before severe weather arrives.<\/p>

Abbott activates rescue teams and emergency resources<\/h2>
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What they’re saying:<\/p>

“The State of Texas will deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to potential severe weather and flash flooding across the state,” Abbott said in a statement. “I urge all Texans to monitor local forecasts, heed guidance from state and local officials, and always remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”<\/p>

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Other state agencies will monitor road conditions, power outages, natural gas supplies and environmental conditions as the weather system moves through the state, according to the governor’s office.<\/p>

Dig deeper:<\/p>

State officials said emergency resources have been placed on standby to support local response efforts if needed.<\/p>

Among the assets available are:\u00a0<\/p>