Anonymous ID: b88041 April 7, 2020, 8:22 p.m. No.8719250   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

Governor Abbott Prepares State Resources As Severe Weather Approaches Texas

 

Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather expected to impact Central Texas on Wednesday.

 

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will be rostering Texas A&M Forest Service Saw Crews, Texas Parks and Wildlife Water Rescue Boats, Texas A&M Engineering and Extension Service Urban Search and Rescue and Swift Water Rescue Boat Squads, and a Texas Department of State Health Services Ambulance Strike Team. The Texas State Operations Center remains activated at Level II in support of the ongoing response to COVID-19.

 

"As severe weather approaches, the Lone Star State is taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of Texans," said Governor Abbott. "I urge all Texans to heed the guidance of local officials and pay attention to weather alerts to keep themselves and their loved ones informed and safe."

 

State agencies involved in the response effort include the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Military Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M Engineering and Extension Service, Texas A&M Task Force One and State Mass Care Team.

 

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-prepares-state-resources-as-severe-weather-approaches-texas3

 

strange, when everybody already hunkered down anyway

Anonymous ID: b88041 April 7, 2020, 8:39 p.m. No.8719407   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

University of Texas at San Antonio announces prorated refunds due to COVID-19 pandemic

 

According to UTSA's website, the refunds will include housing, parking permits and meal plan charges, but on a prorated basis. In other words, the reimbursed payments will be divided among a determined period of time and the amount will vary from person to person.

 

https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/university-of-texas-at-san-antonio-announces-prorated-refunds-due-to-covid-19-pandemic

 

all colleges should do thisโ€ฆand do parents get their school taxes back since we are teaching our own kids?