{"id":373035,"date":"2026-07-14T20:51:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/373035\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T20:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:51:41","slug":"abbott-deploys-urgent-flood-emergency-resources-to-west-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/373035\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbott Deploys Urgent Flood Emergency Resources To West Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In anticipation of flash flooding dangers across portions of West Texas, <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/news\/post\/governor-abbott-activates-state-emergency-response-resources-ahead-of-flash-flood-danger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gov. Abbott has directed<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/tdem.texas.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)<\/a> to allocate resources tied to a state emergency response.<\/p>\n<p>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kfyo.com\/one-of-the-worst-floods-in-texas-happened-over-fifty-six-years-ago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texas&#8217; Deadliest Storms: Inside Hurricane Beulah&#8217;s Impact<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Severe weather and flash flooding warnings are expected over the next several days due to slow-moving storms traveling across the entire state. The main threats are expected during the first half of the week with the primary hazards being rainfall, flash flooding, damaging wind gusts, and large hail.<\/p>\n<p>A Message from Governor Abbott<\/p>\n<p>All West Texans are advised to stay up to date with their local weather forecasts and plan their travel accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Emergency response resources directed toward supporting local severe weather response operations include the following:<\/p>\n<p>There are several other emergency response resources being enacted on the direction of Gov. Abbott that can be read on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/news\/post\/governor-abbott-activates-state-emergency-response-resources-ahead-of-flash-flood-danger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">announcement from his office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Flash Flooding Preparedness in West Texas<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s always important to remember proper safety around emergency weather and flash floods. Never risk walking or driving through flooded roadways since they are often deeper and the current faster than imagined.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/drivetexas.org\/?ll=-98.864,33.099&amp;z=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">drivetexas.org<\/a> to see the current driving conditions around your area of Texas, and check out <a href=\"https:\/\/texasready.gov\/be-informed\/natural-disasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">texasready.gov<\/a> to see preparedness advice for a list of natural disasters like wildfires, extreme heat, and floods.<\/p>\n<p>Lubbock Road Trip: Ghost Towns You Can Visit In West Texas<\/p>\n<p>Looking to explore a real ghost town? 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Here&#8217;s a look at what ER doctors are seeing in the hospital, and how to make these activities safer. <\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Renee Raven<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In anticipation of flash flooding dangers across portions of West Texas, Gov. 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