In response to severe flooding threats across Texas, Gov. Abbott ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to expand its daily operations to 24-hours a day beginning Tuesday continuing through Friday.
Governor Abbott Orders State Operations Center To 24 Hour Operations In Response To Significant Flood Threat Across Texas
Governor Abbott Orders State Operations Center To 24 Hour Operations In Response To Significant Flood Threat Across Texas
May 18, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release
In response to severe flooding threats across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to expand its daily operations to 24-hours a day through Friday. Severe storms are expected to bring significant river flooding and flash flooding in the Coastal Bend as well as North, East, and South Central Texas beginning today through the end of the week.
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