Emergency resources across the state have been activated by Gov. Greg Abbott ahead of possible severe weather and flooding over the next few days.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The worst of the weather is expected early to mid-week, according to the agency.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe state of Texas will deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to potential severe weather and flash flooding across the state,\u201d Abbott said in a release<\/a>. \u201cI urge all Texans to monitor local forecasts, heed guidance from state and local officials, and always remember: ‘Turn Around, Don\u2019t Drown.’ Texas will support our communities as these threats develop.\u201d<\/p>\n He has called upon the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service \u2014 Texas A&M Task Force 1<\/a> and Texas Task Force 2 \u00a0\u2014\u00a0 Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas National Guard, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to be ready should severe weather impact the state.\u00a0<\/p>\n The release also urged Texans to never drive or walk through flooded roadways, as floodwaters may be deeper and move more rapidly than they appear to be.<\/p>\n