After torrential rainfall this last weekend across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 29 counties in the state. Of those 29, six of them are in the Houston area.
Those include Galveston, Chambers, San Jacinto, Montgomery, Waller, and Liberty.
Abbott said in a statement:
“The State of Texas continues to provide support and assist communities who have been impacted by recent severe weather and flooding," said Governor Abbott. "This disaster declaration will swiftly provide Texans with all readily available resources needed to recover following storms and flood activity. As several counties in East Texas continue to face ongoing weather threats, Texans in at-risk areas should remain aware of their flood risk and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones. I thank the countless emergency response personnel and first responders who are working around-the-clock to protect their fellow Texans."
More heavy rainfall is expected Wednesday through Friday of this week.
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