http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/ Governor's Initiatives on Disaster Preparedness en Copyright 2013 2013-05-23T23:04:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/proclamation/18560/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/proclamation/18560/#When:14:17:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has amended his disaster declarations for Ellis, Hood and Johnson Counties, to include Parker County, as a result of last week’s tornadoes. This declaration will help ensure a speedy and efficient recovery process, and will open the door to additional federal assistance that these counties may qualify for. Disasters, Storms - tornados, wind damage, floods 2013-05-23T14:17:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18552/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18552/#When:20:23:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today ordered a Level II Activation of the State Operations Center (SOC) as another line of severe thunderstorms makes its way across North and Central Texas Tuesday afternoon. Disasters, Storms - tornados, wind damage, floods 2013-05-21T20:23:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/proclamation/18549/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/proclamation/18549/#When:18:23:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has filed disaster declarations for Ellis, Hood and Johnson Counties as a result of last week’s tornadoes. This declaration will help ensure a speedy and efficient recovery process, and will open the door to additional federal assistance that these counties may qualify for. Disasters, Storms - tornados, wind damage, floods 2013-05-21T18:23:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18545/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18545/#When:03:23:00Z Texas Task Force 1, the state's elite search and rescue team, was activated this evening to assist local officials and first responders in Oklahoma following today's tornado outbreak. Disasters, Storms - tornados, wind damage, floods 2013-05-21T03:23:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18540/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18540/#When:22:06:00Z The images emerging from Oklahoma today are a terrifying reminder of how quickly the force of Mother Nature can devastate entire communities. Our hearts are heavy for all Americans who have been affected by the recent outbreak of storms across our country. State emergency assets in Texas will remain on alert and stand ready to help our neighbors any way we can. Disasters, Storms - tornados, wind damage, floods 2013-05-20T22:06:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/proclamation/18533/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/proclamation/18533/#When:16:27:00Z Gov. Rick Perry has again renewed a proclamation extending drought emergency for specified counties due to the ongoing exceptional drought conditions across the state. The proclamation directs necessary resources be made available to aid response efforts and notes the ongoing strain on water resources. Disasters, Drought 2013-05-20T16:27:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/18528/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/18528/#When:21:47:00Z Gov. Rick Perry today toured the communities impacted by Wednesday’s deadly tornadoes. He was joined by state and local officials to discuss damage response and recovery efforts. Disasters, Storms - tornados, wind damage, floods 2013-05-17T21:47:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18526/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18526/#When:22:23:00Z The tragedy in West has dramatically changed the lives of many in this tight-knit community, forever leaving its mark on the town and in the hearts of those who call West home. Disasters, Fire, Manmade 2013-05-16T22:23:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18519/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/18519/#When:16:37:00Z Gov. Perry is deeply saddened by the deaths caused by yesterday’s horrific storms. The State Operations Center has been monitoring this situation since yesterday afternoon and continues to assist locals with any unmet needs they may have. Disasters, Storms - tornados, wind damage, floods 2013-05-16T16:37:00-06:00 http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/18419/ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/18419/#When:21:25:00Z Gov. Rick Perry spoke today at a memorial service honoring the first responders who died in last week’s explosion in West. Disasters 2013-04-25T21:25:00-06:00