Even though Houston water officials don’t seem too concerned, the public school district has cancelled all classes for Monday. School offices will also be closed.
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“Due to the Boil Water Notice issued by the City of Houston late this evening, all Houston ISD schools, offices, and facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. #HISD will closely monitor the situation and provide additional updates regarding operations tomorrow,” the school district said in a tweet.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive Sunday night Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to use necessary resources to make sure Houston’s water was safe to use.
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“The State of Texas is immediately responding and deploying support to Houston as they work to get a safe supply of water back online,” Governor Abbott said in a statement published to his website.
“We have been in contact with Mayor Turner to offer the full support of the state, and we’re currently working to fulfill the city’s request for help with rapid turnaround of water sample results. I thank TDEM and TCEQ for swiftly responding to help address this issue. We urge those that the boil water notice affects to continue heeding the guidance of local officials and take adequate precautions when boiling and using water. Together, we will ensure our fellow Texans are supported while the city’s water supply returns.”