Texas Governor issues disaster declaration for 51 counties as Tropical Storm Alberto pounds the state [Video]

TEXAS – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 51 Texas counties as Tropical Storm Alberto moved through the Gulf of Mexico with impacts expected to continue across the southern half of Texas.

“As Tropical Storm Alberto moves through the Gulf Coast, I issued a severe weather disaster declaration for 51 counties to ensure Texans and at-risk regions have the resources and personnel needed to respond to this storm,” said Governor Abbott in a news release. “Texas is working closely with local officials and emergency response personnel to swiftly deploy all necessary assistance as heavy rainfall, tropical storm force winds, and coastal flooding impact communities in South Texas and the Coastal Bend. I urge Texans in at risk-areas to remain weather aware and heed the guidance of state and local officials to keep themselves and their families safe.”

SUGGESTED: Gulf Coast on alert as Tropical Storm Alberto develops: Flooding expected

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