AUSTIN, Texas — President Joe Biden has issued a Federal Emergency Declaration for Texas in response to the severe winter weather throughout the state.

Gov. Abbott submitted a request for this declaration on Saturday to help the storm response efforts.

The Federal Emergency Declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide emergency protective measures, sheltering, and direct federal assistance for all 254 Texas counties.

As severe winter weather impacts our state, Texans should:

- Stay off the roads
- Conserve energy
- Keep generators & grills outside
- Avoid heating homes with ovens or stovetops

For a full update on TX’s response to these dangerous conditions: https://t.co/EXVfm3tO6L @TDEM pic.twitter.com/iIkLsIAiPb

— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) February 13, 2021

“I thank President Biden for quickly issuing a Federal Emergency Declaration for Texas as we continue to respond to severe winter weather conditions throughout the state,” said Gov. Abbott. “This disaster declaration provides Texas with additional resources and assistance that will help our communities respond to this winter weather."