EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego signed a local disaster declaration on Tuesday in response to severe weather and flooding.
In a news release, the county said rainfall on Oct. 23-25 resulted in severe flooding, property damage and evacuations. With additional rainfall expected this week, concerns remain about more flooding and damage.
The emergency declaration activates emergency management and recovery efforts and authorizes the use of county resources to help affected residents, protect public safety and address impacts of severe weather…