Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that the state would deploy emergency response resources to help residents as Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in southern Texas.
"Texas stands ready to deploy all available resources to South Texas as tropical storm conditions impact the region this week," Abbott said in a statement, according to Spectrum News in El Paso.
"Ahead of heavy rainfall and dangerous winds expected tomorrow, I directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase the readiness level of the State Operations Center to ensure the swift deployment of support and resources to affected communities," he added. "I encourage Texans to remain weather-aware and heed the guidance of state and local officials and emergency management personnel as they work together to keep communities safe."
The resources being deployed include rescue boats, transportation platoons, high-profile vehicles, and rescue swimmers from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, as well as the Texas National Guard, Parks and Wildlife Department, and Department of Public Safety.
The National Hurricane Center reports that Harold made landfall over Padre Island, Texas, between the cities of Corpus Christi and Brownsville, at about 10 a.m. CT, or 11 a.m. ET. The storm is expected to move inland over parts of South Texas and Mexico, where it will likely cause heavy rain and strong winds.
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