The White House has declared a federal state of emergency for Texas, as the entire state is facing severe winter weather.
This comes after Governor Greg Abbott requested that the Federal Emergency Declaration be issued.
President Joe Biden’s statement allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate all disaster relief and provide assistance to those affected by the winter weather.
The Abbott government had earlier issued a statement of disaster for all 254 provinces in the state as a winter storm by the state.
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Abbott urged Texans to take the necessary precautions before the winter storm.
The national guard is deployed in rural areas.
Abbott said if anyone is stranded, dial the number found on the back of the Texas driver’s license or 911.
He said more than 3,000 DPS troops would be deployed in the state.