Governor Abbott Readies State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Wildfire Threats, Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of critical wildfire danger and severe weather across Texas through the weekend.

“Texas is fully prepared to respond to wildfire threats across West Texas and the Panhandle and deploy resources as severe weather begins to impact communities across our state in the coming days,” said Governor Abbott. “As we continue to closely monitor weather conditions, state and local emergency response personnel are standing by to protect our fellow Texans across the state. I urge all Texans to remain weather-aware, make an emergency plan, and heed the guidance of state and local officials to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.” According to the National

Weather Service, elevatedto-critical wildfire weather conditions are forecast for West Texas and the Panhandle through the weekend. Large areas of the state are also expected to face strong to severe thunderstorms, including increased risks of large hail, damaging wind, excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding, and possible tornadoes. The severe weather begins in North and West Texas and will shift to South and East Texas.

SISD has announced that the District will be hosting a Silent Sell Off of items from the Old Gym, such as basketball backboards, hoops, scoreboard and bricks. Commercial Food Preparation Items will also be among the item available for a chance to own. The event will take place at J.P. Cowan on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All items must be picked up by June 17.