Hill County declares local disaster due to New World screwworm threat

Hill County has taken action in response to a growing threat. A Local Declaration of Disaster has been issued due to the New World Screwworm.

This declaration was made by Hill County Judge Shane Brassell and the Hill County Commissioners Court. It was issued on Tuesday, according to Hill County Emergency Management.

Further details about the declaration and the threat posed by the New World Screwworm are available from Hill County Emergency Management and other sources, including FOX 44 News.