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. May 5, 2025 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