Texas increases readiness level as Hurricane Beryl heads toward Gulf of Mexico

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Hurricane Beryl’s forecast cone includes much of Texas, with impacts possible early next week.

While there’s still uncertainty in Beryl’s track, there’s increasing confidence that the storm will have impacts on Texas by early next week.

“Texas continues to closely monitor weather conditions to protect the safety and well-being of Texans,” Abbott said.

Here’s a full list of resources currently prepared for deployment:

  • Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service: Up to 200 Search and Rescue personnel, including Urban Search & Rescue Teams and Boat Squads
  • Texas A&M Forest Service: Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System All-Hazard Incident Strike Teams
  • Texas National Guard: Up to 1,000 National Guard personnel including high-profile vehicles and helicopters
  • Texas Department of Public Safety: Troopers, Tactical Marine Unit and Aircraft
  • Texas Department of State Health Services: Medical Incident Support Teams and severe weather packages
  • Texas Department of Transportation: Highway maintenance personnel and personnel to monitor roadway conditions