News – Hurricanes

Governor Abbott Announces FEMA Approval For Federal Emergency Declaration Ahead Of Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Landfall

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for Public Assistance Category B (Emergency Protective Measures).

Governor Abbott Holds Briefing, Press Conference On Hurricane Marco And Tropical Storm Laura, Requests Federal Emergency Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state’s response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, both of which are forecast to impact parts of the Texas Coast and East Texas in the coming days.

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration in the Wake of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration in the Wake of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.

Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Monitor Weather As Tropical Depression Approaches Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans to remain vigilant and closely monitor weather conditions as Tropical Depression 14 moves into the Gulf.