Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas on Thursday as severe weather and flooding threaten the state.
Meredith DelisoThe Houston area is facing "life-threatening" flood conditions, officials warned, as severe weather pummels parts of Texas.
The declaration will "ensure Texans and their communities receive the assistance and support they need to stay safe," he said in a statement. "We want you out of this area," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said during a press briefing on Thursday. "This is a life-threatening situation." Flooding has caused closures along highways in the region. Abbott's office said state responders aided with "multiple" high-water rescues in central and southeast Texas overnight while urging residents to monitor forecasts and follow guidance from local emergency officials.
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