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Cameron County judge signs disaster declaration in response to Tropical Storm Alberto

Cameron County judge signs disaster declaration in response to Tropical Storm Alberto
6 days 14 hours 51 minutes ago Thursday, June 20 2024 Jun 20, 2024 June 20, 2024 4:48 PM June 20, 2024 in News - Local
Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. Courtesy photo

Cameron County is under a disaster declaration resulting from Tropical Storm Alberto, according to a news release.

Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. signed the declaration on Thursday, the day after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 51 Texas counties. All four counties in the Rio Grande Valley are included in the governor’s declaration.

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According to a news release, the governor’s declaration certifies that Tropical Storm Alberto “poses a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury and loss of life due to widespread flooding, life-threatening storm surge, damaging wind and heavy rainfall.”

High tides have been present in the coastal areas of Cameron County due to the tropical storm.

RELATED STORY: High tide levels in Cameron County boat ramp

The news release states that residents can report property damage caused by the tropical storm conditions online,

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