By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-texas-gov-abbott-gives-update-on-hurricane-laura-aftermath Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Texas Gov. Abbott gives update on Hurricane Laura aftermath Nation Updated on Aug 27, 2020 3:17 PM EDT — Published on Aug 27, 2020 1:49 PM EDT ORANGE, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says his state appeared to have made it through Hurricane Laura with minimal or no loss of life, which he said was a “miracle.” Watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbot’s remarks in the player above. Abbott on Thursday described seeing roofs sheared off buildings and uprooted trees following aerial tour of the damage near the state border with Louisiana. The storm surge that was predicted to be as high as 10 feet before landfall wound up being closer to 3 feet, he said. And nearly 12 hours after landfall, Abbott says there were still no confirmed fatalities. Abbott said about 8,500 people were served in Texas shelters. He said the state minimized potential loss of life because residents in the storm’s path heeded local advance warnings to evacuate. The PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
ORANGE, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says his state appeared to have made it through Hurricane Laura with minimal or no loss of life, which he said was a “miracle.” Watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbot’s remarks in the player above. Abbott on Thursday described seeing roofs sheared off buildings and uprooted trees following aerial tour of the damage near the state border with Louisiana. The storm surge that was predicted to be as high as 10 feet before landfall wound up being closer to 3 feet, he said. And nearly 12 hours after landfall, Abbott says there were still no confirmed fatalities. Abbott said about 8,500 people were served in Texas shelters. He said the state minimized potential loss of life because residents in the storm’s path heeded local advance warnings to evacuate. The PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now