UFEIN ARCOLAITEKAS  ADINTHE  DECLARATION OF LOCALSTATE OF DISASTER  WHEREAS, on July 6, 2024, Acting Governor Dan Patrick declared a state of disaster for certain counties in Texas, including Fort Bend County, on account of severe weather WHEREAS, the City of Arcola is within Fort Bend County, and is therefore, included in WHEREAS, thel Mayoro ofthe City of Arcola has determined that expedient measures must be taken to prevent and alleviate the possible effects of severe weather on the citizens of  affecting the State ofTexas by Hurricane Beryl; and the state of disaster declared by the Governor; and  the City of Arcola; and NOW,THEREFORE,  THE MAYOR OF ARCOLA, TEXAS HEREBY ORDERS:  SECTION1. THAT the Recitals to this declaration of local state of disaster (this "Declaration"): are true and correct and are incorporated herein for all purposes. SECTION: 2. THAT, pursuant to $418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code, a local SECTION3. THAT, pursuant to $418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code, this Declaration shall continue for aj period of not more than seven (7) days from the date of this declaration, unless continued or renewed by the City Council of the City of Arcola, SECTION 4. THAT, pursuant to $418.108(c) of the Texas Government Code, this Declaration shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed with the City SECTION5. THAT, pursuant to $418.108(d) of the Texas Government Code, this Declaration activates the emergency management plan of the City of Arcola, Texas, and authorizes thel Mayor or designee to take all appropriate action under $418.108 ofthe Texas  state of disaster be declared within the City of Arcola, Texas.  Texas.  Secretary.  Government Code:  SECTION 6. THAT this Declaration shall take effect immediately.  sO ORDERED on this, the BHh day, of July 2024.  a FOR THECIOFARÇOLA: 7  MAYOR, VEEDA WILLIAMS, PHD