Texans urged to prepare as flood threat grows

AUSTIN — Texas officials are urging residents to prepare for severe flooding as multiple rounds of heavy rain threaten the state this week. Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency response resources Sunday, including swiftwater rescue teams and National Guard personnel. Experts warn that flooding kills and injures preventably each year, with drivers often underestimating floodwater depth and force; officials recommend assembling emergency kits, reviewing evacuation plans and avoiding flooded roadways.