CONROE, Texas (KTRK) — Governor Greg Abbot is expected to hold a press conference on Monday regarding the state’s ongoing response to severe weather and flooding that have impacted several communities in East Texas.
You can watch the press conference in the video player above on ABC13’s live streaming channel.
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Abbott will be joined by the Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kid and other state officials.
The severe weather threat and flash flood warnings are gone after thunderstorms developed in the area through the weekend.
ABC13’s Weather Team launched a Weather Alert Day on Sunday as areas north of the Houston, such as Harris, Montgomery, Polk, and Liberty counties, experienced Hurricane Harvey levels of flooding a few days prior.
The current levels of the area’s creeks and rivers were a big concern that developed from the weather pattern.
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As a precaution, residents were urged to evacuate as the San Jacinto River was expected to rise at least nine more feet than usual during the weekend due to the overwhelming amount of rainfall.
Officials in Harris County updated the public on Monday on the aftermath of the storms, saying they are “out of the woods,” but challenges lie ahead for recovery. The evacuation order was lifted, and the Office of Emergency Management decreased its activation level to Level 1 from Level 3.
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Officials reported no significant injuries or deaths and confirmed that first responders rescued 233 people and 183 pets.
Some areas are still experiencing high floodwaters and were told to use caution when returning home.
Abbott is expected to provide additional updates and possible recovery efforts starting at 2:30 p.m.
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