Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration in Response to Significant Flooding, Severe Weather in East Texas
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, do hereby certify that significant flooding and severe weather pose a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life, due to significant river flooding, flash flooding, tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds, in Calhoun, Jasper, Jefferson, Kleberg, Newton, and Tyler counties.
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WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, do hereby certify that significant flooding and severe weather pose a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life, due to significant river flooding, flash flooding, tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds, in Calhoun, Jasper, Jefferson, Kleberg, Newton, and Tyler counties.
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