Gov. Abbott issues emergency resources amid severe weather threat

CBS News— NORTH TEXAS — Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to distribute emergency resources across the state ahead of severe weather."Texans are urged to monitor weather forecasts, make an emergency plan, and heed the guidance of state and local officials to protect yourselves and your loved ones," he said. "I thank our brave emergency response personnel who are working tirelessly to help keep Texas communities safe." RELATED STORY: First Alert Weather:...

KSNT News—Kansas gov. issues disaster declaration due to severe weather threat. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is issuing a state of disaster emergency due to the threat posed by upcoming severe weather including hail and tornadoes. The Adjutant General's Department of Kansas announced in a press release that Kelly is giving the declaration in response to the threat of severe weather for Friday, April []

FOX4KC.com—Governor Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for severe storm threats. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation on Friday due to severe weather that will impact the state.

FOX Weather—Tornado Watches issued in Plains as multiday severe weather threat targets more than 60 million. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Several tornadoes were reported across the Plains on Friday, which were part of a multi-day severe weather threat covering over 60 million Americans. During the afternoon, FOX Weather Storm Tracker Corey Gerken captured video of one of the powerful tornadoes crossing Interestate 80 outside of Lincoln, Nebraska. After the supercell moved through, damage was reported in the town of Waverly and several semi-trucks were reported flipped on local interstates. The Lancaster County...