Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent emergency management teams to Arizona to help with flood response and recovery after a request from Arizona’s Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
“America is stronger when we come together in times of crisis,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, I deployed Texas emergency management personnel to assist in Arizona’s response and recovery efforts for communities impacted by recent flooding. The State of Texas knows the devastation that can be caused by flooding and heavy rainfall and will continue to deploy crucial resources to support our fellow Americans.”
The Texas Division of Emergency Management is sending staff to work at Arizona’s Emergency Operations Center and in field roles. Their responsibilities include coordinating with voluntary agencies, managing volunteers and donations, supporting disaster recovery, and providing logistics assistance.
This deployment is part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which allows states to help each other during disasters by sharing resources, ensuring protections for those who deploy, and providing reimbursement for mission-related expenses. More information about EMAC can be found at emacweb.org.
Texas continues its own flood recovery operations following severe flooding events in July.
