Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images) Texas governor declares disaster after water system failure in Marlin A mysterious failure of the water system in Marlin, Texas, prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to declare an emergency, opening additional support for the city of 5,500 people. 4 days ago By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Oakland, Calif., declares citywide emergency over ransomware A week after a ransomware incident, Oakland leaders declared an emergency and are seeking similar proclamations from the governor and president. Feb 16, 2023 By Benjamin Freed
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (總統府 / Flickr) Louisiana issues another emergency declaration over ransomware Gov. John Bel Edwards issued his second emergency declaration in less than six months because of a ransomware attack. Nov 25, 2019 By Benjamin Freed