Abbott increases state emergency preparedness level for Hurricane Beryl

State officials are preparing to deploy emergency resources to the Texas coast ahead of Hurricane Beryl's projected landfall.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase the readiness of the State Emergency Operation Center to Level II.

Beryl made landfall early Friday morning near Tulum, Mexico as a Category 2 storm. It is projected to go back into the Gulf of Mexico and track north toward Texas.

“In preparation for potential landfall of Hurricane Beryl, I directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center starting tomorrow,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas is prepared to quickly deploy all available emergency response resources to assist at-risk communities. As Texans and visitors around the south coastal areas begin to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, I urge them to make an emergency plan, review hurricane evacuation routes, and continue to monitor weather conditions to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones. Texas continues to closely monitor weather conditions to protect the safety and well-being of Texans.”

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