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Because of the hurricane in Texas was introduced a state of emergency

Due to severe weather in the region increased level of anxiety.

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott announced the state of emergency in 20 counties in the state, so the state of emergency currently operates in 50 districts of Texas.

At a press conference he said that 1,8 thousand military involved in search and rescue operations, reports “RIA Novosti“.

According to him, the state is preparing a drinking water, ice and food in areas which were affected by the disaster.

Meanwhile, began receiving reports about the first victims of the hurricane. According to the mayor of Texas city of Rockport Charles Wax, one person was killed in a house fire after “Harvey” fell on their city.

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