School districts announce closures, preparations underway as Tropical Storm Edouard heads towards Southeast Texas
School districts in Southeast Texas are closing campuses in anticipation of Tropical Storm Edouard. Local emergency management and utility companies are preparing for potential flooding and power outages.
Why it matters
Effective disaster preparedness and communication are critical for minimizing the impact of tropical weather systems on public infrastructure.
Multiple school districts across Southeast Texas announced on Monday that they would be closing schools on Tuesday ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard as it makes its way to the region.
The ABC13 Weather Team determined that Tuesday is an ABC13 Weather Alert Day due to the threat of heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
See the latest on Tropical Weather in the Houston area here.
Officials from the following school districts announced that campuses, offices, and school activities will be closed on Sept. 1 due to inclement weather:
There have been no announced closures for Wednesday, but officials from the school districts said they are monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates as needed.
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