DECLARATION OF DISASTER

WHEREAS, THE JUDGE OF CAMERON COUNTY ON THE 15TH OF JUNE 2026, HAS SUFFERED WIDESPREAD OR SEVERE DAMAGE, INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE OR PROPERTY (OR THERE IS IMMINENT THREAT OF SAME) RESULTING FROM THE EXPECTED 26-0018 14thJUNE SEVERE WEATHER EVENT. AND

WHEREAS, THE JUDGE OF CAMERON COUNTY HAS DETERMINED THAT EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING OF PEOPLE AND TO PROTECT OR REHABILITATE PROPERTY.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE JUDGE OF CAMERON COUNTY:

1. THAT A LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER IS HEREBY DECLARED FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMERON PURSUANT TO §418.108(A) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
2. PURSUANT TO §418.108(B) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE STATE OF DISASTER SHALL CONTINUE FOR A PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN SEVEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS DECLARATION UNLESS CONTINUED OR RENEWED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF CAMERON COUNTY.
3. PURSUANT TO §418.108(C) OF FHE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THIS DECLARATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER SHALL BE GIVEN PROMPT AND GENERAL PUBLICITY AND SHALL BE FILED PROMPTLY WITH THE CAMERON COUNTY CLERK.
4. PURSUANT TO §418.108(D) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THIS DECLARATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER ACTIVATES THE CAMERON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN.

THAT THIS PROCLAMATION SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY FROM AND AFTER ITS ISSUANCE.

ORDERED THIS 15TH DAY OF JUNE 2026.

 

 

 

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS