AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) increased the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center Sunday morning, in preparation for Hurricane Beryl. Additionally, Texas Emergency Management Council agencies are working 24-hour operations, while also continuing to strategically place state emergency response resources that have been ready for deployment by Gov. Greg Abbott since Thursday.

Sunday, acting Governor Dan Patrick and TDEM Chief Nim Kidd held a second media briefing to provide an update on preparations for Hurricane Beryl’s landfall in Texas. TDEM activated the state emergency operations center here in Austin Friday.

Beryl is expected to intensify right up to landfall and could transform into a Category 2 hurricane. Landfall is expected early Monday morning between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. between Corpus Christi and Galveston.

“As Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas coast, now is the time for Texans to make their final preparations to protect themselves and their property,” Patrick said. “121 counties are already under state disaster declaration, and more may be added if conditions warrant.”

Patrick says Beryl is a resilient storm, and it poses a serious threat for Texans in its path at landfall and the following 24 hours as it moves through Texas.

“It is of utmost importance that Texans pay close attention to their local officials. As Acting Governor, I am in constant communication with state agencies and will continue to do so,” he said. “Do not ignore this very serious storm.”

Texas currently has more than 2,500 responders and 1,200 assets at the ready and deployed in anticipation of the impacts from Hurricane Beryl.

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