From the Desk of Ronny Jackson

Dear john,

On Friday morning, my family and I, along with members of my congressional staff, had the opportunity to visit Perryton and witness firsthand the devastating aftermath of the destructive tornado. We toured the affected areas, met with Mayor Symons, and engaged with state and local officials to discuss the necessary steps toward recovery. The impact was severe, with numerous homes and businesses destroyed. Countless individuals were injured, and, tragically, lives were lost. The Perryton community, dedicated local and state officials, and caring volunteers from across TX-13 have rallied together to provide essential resources to support their neighbors in need. The rebuilding process will undoubtedly be challenging, taking weeks, if not months, to recover. In light of these unthinkable circumstances, I ask that you join us in continued prayers for the people of Perryton as they navigate through this time of rebuilding and healing. Please visit the link here for more information on damage reporting.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management deployed state emergency response resources for the situation in Perryton. This response included the deployment of:

Texas Department of Transportation: Road crews to support traffic control and monitor road conditions
Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas Highway Patrol
Texas Department of State Health Services: Emergency Medical Task Force ambulance buses, ambulance strike teams
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Crews to monitor and respond to air, water, and wastewater needs
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Wardens
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Public Works Response Team): Personnel and equipment to help restore water, wastewater, and other utilities
Texas A&M Forest Service: Saw Crews and Incident Management Teams
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Urban Search and Rescue teams

Thank you to all who have assisted during this tragic time. Specifically, thank you to the Perryton and surrounding Texas Panhandle first responders, including officials from the Amarillo Fire Department, the Amarillo Medical Services, the Borger Police Department, the Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lipscomb County Sheriff’s Office.

I would also like to recognize Xcel Energy for working tirelessly to get power back to the people of Perryton, as crews have been onsite assessing damage from the tornado and working to resolve the issues at hand.

Lastly, I would like to give a huge thank you to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Their prompt response, coordination, and assistance have been instrumental in aiding the Perryton community. Thank you for your dedication and tireless efforts in helping the great people of the Thirteenth Congressional District of Texas.

Unfortunately, another devastating tornado struck our District last night, impacting the communities of Matador and Afton, resulting in further loss of life. Our team is working tirelessly to gather and provide the most up-to-date information through our social media channels. A few images with more information are below:

Emergency crews from various regions, including Lubbock Fire Rescue, have responded to provide assistance. For more details on relief and recovery efforts, please visit here.
For the latest information on road conditions and closures throughout Texas, you can visit here.
Matador has established a Cooling Center at the Motley County Senior Citizen Building, situated at 621 Stewart Ave, Matador, TX 79244.
Search and rescue operations have been conducted with the help of agencies from across the South Plains, including the police, fire, and EMS departments. State resources have also arrived in Matador to initiate post-disaster operations, including damage assessment and recovery.
The University Medical Center in Lubbock has deployed AMBUS mobile medical units.
The Texas Department of Transportation has reported that SH 62/70 from Matador to Floydada is currently impassable due to tornado-related effects. Crews will begin clearing the roadway as soon as possible.
The Texas Department of Emergency Management district coordinator, Bill Durham, has stated that additional information will be released later today.
For more information on damage reporting, visit the link here.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Afton and Matador.

A huge thank you to all who have helped including the organizations who have contributed and continue in the relief efforts in the Perryton, Afton, and Matador communities. Your dedication and selflessness and care have not gone unnoticed. I am so proud to represent TX-13, especially witnessing the unity that has emerged within our community during these trying circumstances!

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Your friend and fellow Texan,

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Ronny Jackson

Member of Congress

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