Governor Greg Abbott expanded his State Disaster Declaration to include four additional Texas counties in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. These counties include: Angelina, Orange, Sabine, and Trinity counties. There are now a total of 58 counties on the Governor's State Disaster Declaration.
Resources
- The Comptroller’s office has information for taxpayers affected by the storm, including how to file for an extension of filing tax returns. Texas law exempts certain recovery-related expenses from sales tax.
- The TCEQ Hurricane Response page has been updated with the latest requests for suspension of rules and other details.
- Texas Health and Human Services is working with local partners to set up temporary offices in areas hit by the storm. More details on HHS resources.
- Check www.texasflood.org for basic flood information before, during, and after a flood event.
- Use the TWDB Flood Viewer to get an overview of conditions in your area
- Visit National weather hazards map for weather watches, warnings, and advisories
- Visit the River Forecast Center for status and predictions on flood levels
- The Texas Education Agency provides a number of resources for school districts affected by extreme weather, natural disasters, or man-made disasters. These resources include state waiver applications and information for students displaced by disaster.