The (NHC) in  , Florida said a change in direction of Tropical Storm Edouard took the storm east of  , Texas and away from a direct path across  . Texas Governor,  , issued a disaster declaration today for 17 counties in Texas, allowing the state to activate 1,200 Texas troops, six UH-60 and numerous other emergency organizations. In Louisiana, Governor declared a statewide emergency declaration. There up to 3,000 residents in low-lying coastal areas were told to evacuate. Also, in the western part of the state, people living in mobile homes or  trailers along the coast were advised to leave.
The (NHC) in Miami , Florida said a change in direction of Tropical Storm Edouard took the storm east of Galveston , Texas and away from a direct path across Houston . Texas Governor, Rick Perry , issued a disaster declaration today for 17 counties in Texas, allowing the state to activate 1,200 Texas troops, six UH-60 and numerous other emergency organizations. In Louisiana, Governor declared a statewide emergency declaration. There up to 3,000 residents in low-lying coastal areas were told to evacuate. Also, in the western part of the state, people living in mobile homes or FEMA trailers along the coast were advised to leave.
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