State of Emergency Declared in 18 Counties following Inclement Weather in Texas
Category: Natural Disasters
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/17/2018 (United States) - According to a statement released by the governor of Texas, Greg Abbot, on Tuesday, 16 October, a state of emergency has been declared in 18 counties in Central and South Texas, the counties covered by the declaration are Bastrop, Burnet, Colorado, Fayette, Hood, Jim Wells, Kerr, Kimble, La Salle, Live Oak, Llano, Mason, McMullen, Nueces, Real, San Patricio, Travis and Williamson. The state of emergency is due to the recent heavy rains in the state which has caused severe flooding along several rivers and creeks. One person has so far lost their life due to flooding, and evacuations and water rescues continue in the affected areas. More inclement weather is forecasted in the state this coming week.
Members in the aforementioned counties are advised to familiarise themselves with emergency protocols and remain alert to any emergency directives issued by local authorities. Travellers should monitor local media sources for further weather-related updates and review contingency measures to minimise the impact on business continuity. Drivers should exercise a heightened degree of caution in flood-affected areas due to likely hazardous conditions caused by flooding and debris and heed any directives issued by local authorities.
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