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Washington County proclaims May 19–23, 2025 Flood Awareness Week following recent local flooding
Summary
The commissioners' court approved a proclamation, issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, designating May 19–23, 2025 as Flood Awareness Week in Texas; the judge described recent county flooding as a fresh wound and urged caution.
Washington County commissioners on Tuesday approved a proclamation declaring May 19–23, 2025, Flood Awareness Week in Texas, adopting language from a gubernatorial proclamation by Gov. Greg Abbott.
The county judge described recent local flooding and the community’s response. “It’s still a wound. It’s very raw,” the judge said, referring to a local tragedy two weeks earlier and urging residents to use the awareness week to begin healing and to take flood risks seriously.
Why it matters: The proclamation is intended as a public reminder about flood hazards and to encourage appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote safety and preparedness.
The motion to approve the proclamation was made, seconded and carried by voice vote. No enforcement action or county policy changes were enacted as part of the proclamation.
Less urgent details: The court included the governor’s proclamation text in the packet; the county did not announce new emergency spending or specific preparedness programs during the session.
