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Harris County in Texas experienced severe winds resulting in significant damage and four fatalities, two from falling trees and one from a fallen crane. Due to the damage, classes were canceled for the 400,000 students in the Houston Independent School District and non-essential employees were urged to work from home. Governor Greg Abbott thanked emergency personnel and committed to supporting recovery in the affected communities, while officials continue damage assessments and clean-up efforts.
Severe Weather Hits Harris County Causing Significant Damage and Deaths
“Tonight’s strong winds, which many residents are still experiencing, have created frightening circumstances in our county,” stated Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in a release Friday morning.
“We’re currently evaluating the extent of the damage. We cannot predict how long debris clearance will take without those evaluations, but initial reports indicate it’s substantial,” she added.
The Houston Independent School District, with its 400,000 students, had to cancel classes.
Authorities recommended non-essential workers to consider remote work.
Tragedy struck as four people lost their lives in Texas due to the severe weather. Two were crushed by falling trees, while a crane collapse killed another, according to Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña. Information about the fourth victim has not been disclosed.
As the state reels from the impact of the storms, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed gratitude to emergency responders, affirming efforts to aid storm-hit communities are underway.
“We offer our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who tragically lost their lives in the Southeast Texas storms, and we are continually coordinating with local officials to safeguard Texans and support recovery efforts,” said Abbott.
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