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Austin-area leaders sign disaster declarations

Austin American-Statesman on … · 15h

Austin-area leaders sign disaster declarations to prepare for wildfires amid dry conditions

The disaster declarations that Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown are issuing will make it easier to access resources in case they are needed due to a wildfire, the two local leaders said at a news conference Thursday. It will also allow the city to use its resources to make preparations to fight wildfires.

KEYE Austin on MSN · 1d

41 days without rain has Austin issuing a pre-emptive wildfire disaster declaration

Austin and Travis County issued a pre-emptive Wildfire Disaster Declaration on Thursday. “In Austin, 41 days, 41 days without measurable rainfall and we’re about as dry as dry can be,” said Austin Mayor Kirk Watson.

KXAN Austin on MSN · 1d

City, county leaders sign disaster declarations over wildfire risks

City of Austin and Travis County leaders plan to talk Thursday about signing disaster declarations over the risk of wildfires in Central Texas.

Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as dry conditions increase wildfire risks

Signing the declarations is preemptive and allows the city and county to put resources into place to respond quickly should a fire start.

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Gov. Greg Abbott declares state of disaster in Webb County due to positive E. coli tests

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster for Webb County, noting the positive E.

Community Impact Newspaper1d

Travis County, city officials preemptively declare disaster ahead of ‘winter fire season’

Travis County and city of Austin officials announced a local disaster declaration Oct. 17 intended to prepare county and city ...

Laredo Morning Times2d

Gov. Abbott declares disaster in Webb County due to E. coli threat

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for Webb County as Laredo's water system continues to test positive ...

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN11d

Why 3 North Texas cities are ranked highest for natural disaster risk

Irving, Grand Prairie, and Arlington are the top three U.S. cities at highest risk for natural disasters, according to a ...

Texas Provides $50 Million Lifeline, Preventing Tax Hike in Hurricane-Hit Houston

Texas provides $50 million for Houston's post-storm recovery, allowing the city to avoid a proposed property tax hike.

Laredo Morning Times1d

Boil water notice extended into second week; city aims to remove north Laredo

The City of Laredo is looking into removing north Laredo from the boil water notice, which was extended again Wednesday due ...

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Fort Worth isn’t among the safest U.S. cities, new list claims. So where does it rank?

South Burlington was ranked the safest city in America, while Memphis, Tennessee, was ranked the least safe. Fort Worth was ...

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for Webb County Amid E. coli Water Crisis

Governor Abbott declares a disaster in Webb County, Texas, due to E. coli in the water supply, hastening emergency response ...

Houston Landing on MSN9d

Houston council members drop tax hike plan after governor announces disaster relief funds

The governor’s announcement prompted a quartet of City Council members to withdraw their proposal to raise the city’s ...

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Drought conditions prompt disaster declaration for Texas, including Montgomery and Harris counties

Wildfire concerns across Texas have prompted some counties to issue burn bans and Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a disaster as ...

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