March 28, 2025
The Honorable Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas
c/o Chief Nim Kidd
Texas Division of Emergency Management
1033 La Posada
Austin, Texas 78752-3824
Dear Governor Abbott,
The County of Cameron, Texas, is facing significant threats to life, health, and property due to widespread rainfall and flooding as a result of 25-0018 26MAR Severe Weather.
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According to the National Weather Service (NWS), areas within Cameron County have received over 17 inches of rainfall, leading to rapid onset flooding; this rainfall is predicted to continue through Friday, March 28, 2025.
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The heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding throughout Cameron County, especially in poor drainage areas.
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The rapid inundation of floodwater continues to create hazardous conditions throughout the county.
The losses and response needs are of such magnitude that an effective response is beyond the capability of the County and individual cities to assist residents. Therefore, outside assistance may be needed to alleviate the hardship caused by this weather event.
I have determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that an effective response is beyond the County’s capacity to control. Pursuant to §418 of the Texas Government Code, I respectfully request that you declare a disaster for Cameron County, Texas, and issue appropriate directives to address the emergency, including:
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A disaster declaration for Cameron County, to take immediate effect.
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The issuance of successive proclamations to remain in effect until the threat of loss of life, injury, or property damage is contained.
A timely response to this request would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Eddie Treviño, Jr.
County Judge