Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaratation In April 2024
April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas, April 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on April 15, 2024:
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, do hereby certify that the severe storms and flooding event that began on April 9, 2024, and that included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts are causing widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Panola, Shelby, and Tyler Counties . . .
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, do hereby certify that the severe storms and flooding event that began on April 9, 2024, and that included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts are causing widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Panola, Shelby, and Tyler Counties . . .