Severe weather, largely flooding, has caused an emergency in Texas.
The declaration that was first issued on April 26, then amended with the addition of 59 at-risk counties on April 30, will remain in effect through May 13.
Portions of southeast Texas were under a flood watch for as much as 93 consecutive hours, according to the National Weather Service. A briefing from local officials was scheduled for Monday, May 6 in Harris County.
A total of 88 counties are included in the Texas order that provides relief from FMCSR 395.3 and FMCSR 395.5 for property-carrying vehicles responding to the declared disaster area.
“Any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business or any order or rule of a state agency that would in any way prevent, hinder or delay necessary action in coping with this disaster shall be suspended,” the Texas proclamation said.
We have numerous flooded roads across the region, and we want to stress to NOT drive around barricades or through flood waters. You never truly know how deep the water is or what debris is lurking beneath.
Find the latest road conditions at https://t.co/naM0DoAu7p#HOUwx #TXwx pic.twitter.com/opUzHQUCvH
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) May 3, 2024
Road conditions in Texas as well as nationwide can be found on this Land Line resources page.
Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
“For Texans in at-risk areas, it is important to remain weather-aware, follow the guidance of state and local officials and avoid traveling in dangerous flood conditions,” the office said.
Updated flood information is available at TexasFlood.org, TexasReady.gov and DriveTexas.org.
The current exemption applies to state and interstate roads. Drivers are not required to carry a copy of the weather emergency with them. LL
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