Texas Ranchers Urged To Remove Livestock From Low-Lying Areas
Emergency management officials in Texas are urging landowners in five counties, including Liberty, Victoria, Montgomery, Lavaca, and Calhoun, to relocate their livestock from flood-prone areas due to the threat of imminent flooding caused by excessive rainfall upstream over the past three days. The runoff from heavy rain is expected to continue, potentially leading to moderate-to-major flood stages in various Texas rivers. To report weather-related damage, residents can use the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT), which helps emergency management officials assess damages and resource needs, although it does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.
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