{"id":131080,"date":"2026-01-20T23:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/131080\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T23:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:35:08","slug":"governor-abbott-activates-state-emergency-response-resources-ahead-of-winter-weather-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/131080\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Abbott activates State Emergency Response Resources ahead of Winter Weather Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential winter weather impacts expected across the state beginning Thursday.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBased on current forecasts, the State of Texas is acting to ensure Texans have the resources they need before severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas,\u201d said Governor Abbott. \u201cAs temperatures could drop below freezing and regions of Texas face snow, ice, and freezing rain, it is crucial that Texans remain weather-aware, check DriveTexas.org<\/a> before traveling, and heed the guidance of state and local officials. I thank emergency management personnel and first responders for working tirelessly to keep Texans safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the National Weather Service, an arctic cold front is expected to bring dangerously cold temperatures and wind-chills to the state through the early part of next week. Additionally, a storm system is expected to move through the state, bringing the possibility of freezing rain, sleet, and snow that could create hazardous travel conditions into the weekend and cause impacts to infrastructure. Areas most at risk of wintry weather are northwest, north, and northeast Texas. Freezing rain and sleet are more likely to impact areas across west, central, south-central, east, and southeast Texas. Cold rain is expected for areas in\u00a0deep south Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.<\/p>\n

\"NationalVery Cold Conditions Possible this Weekend \u2013 as of Monday, January 19 at 2:51 p.m.; Photo Credit: National Weather Service<\/p>\n

At the direction of the Governor, TDEM has activated the following state emergency response resources to support weather response operations:<\/p>\n

Texas Department of Transportation:\u00a0Winter weather roadway equipment and crews pre-treating and treating roadways; personnel and equipment to assist with traffic control and road closuresTexas Division of Emergency Management:\u00a0The State of Texas Incident Management Team; personnel working with local partners to update warming center mapsTexas National Guard:\u00a0High-profile vehicles and personnel to support stranded motoristsTexas A&M Forest Service (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System):\u00a0All-Hazard Strike Teams consisting of firefighters, engines, and equipment such as motor graders to assist with snow\/ice clearance; saw crewsTexas Parks and Wildlife Department:\u00a0Game Wardens to support local law enforcement; high-profile vehicles to assist stranded motoristsPublic Utility Commission of Texas:\u00a0Power outage monitoring and coordinating with utility providers across the threat areaRailroad Commission of Texas:\u00a0Monitoring of the state\u2019s natural gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industryTexas Commission on Environmental Quality:\u00a0Air\/water\/wastewater monitoringTexas Department of Public Safety:\u00a0Texas Highway Patrol Troopers to patrol Texas roadwaysTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Public Works Response Team):\u00a0Personnel to assist with public works needsTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service:\u00a0Disaster Assessment and Recovery AgentsTexas Department of State Health Services (Emergency Medical Task Force):\u00a0Winter and Severe Weather Packages including medics and ambulancesTexas Health and Human Services Commission:\u00a0Personnel to provide information on available services through the 2-1-1 Texas Information Referral NetworkTexas Education Agency:\u00a0Monitoring school district needs across the stateTexas Department of Information Resources:\u00a0Monitoring technology infrastructure<\/p>\n

Texans are urged to stay weather-aware, check road conditions before any necessary travel, and follow instructions from local officials.<\/p>\n

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Texans can access winter weather safety tips by visiting\u00a0TexasReady.gov<\/a>, check road conditions at\u00a0DriveTexas.org<\/a>, find warming centers opened and operated by local officials at\u00a0tdem.texas.gov\/warm<\/a>, and find general preparedness information at\u00a0tdem.texas.gov\/prepare<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Source: Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott<\/p>\n

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