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EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, in his capacity as director of emergency management, issued a local disaster declaration due to the pending impact of Hurricane Beryl.
Judge Cortez sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott on Friday and requested that the governor declare a state of emergency for the state of Texas.
“The County of Hidalgo, Texas is facing significant threats of life, health and property due to the impending impact of Hurricane Beryl posing a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury and widespread flooding, damaging wind, and heavy rainfall,” stated Cortez in the letter.
The local declaration of emergency helps Hidalgo County gain access to state resources that would be available once Gov. Abbott declared a state of emergency.
Hurricane Beryl continues to make its way to Hidalgo County and is expected to make an impact over the weekend.
Hidalgo County offices to close on Monday, July 8 due to pending storm
EDINBURG – All Hidalgo County offices will be closed on Monday, July 8, 2024, because of the pending storm due to Hurricane Beryl.
County offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 9 at the normal 8 a.m. start.
“It is important for our residents to be prepared. I encourage everyone to gather supplies, and monitor all weather reports and notices,” said Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez.
Read the declaration below:
