Governor Greg Abbott has deployed more Texas emergency management personnel to Alaska to support recovery efforts after typhoons struck the state in October. The move comes at the request of the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
“Texas is answering the call to assist the state of Alaska in their ongoing recovery efforts following devastating typhoons that took place in October,” said Governor Abbott. “I directed TDEM to deploy additional emergency service personnel to assist affected Alaskans with flood recovery efforts. Stepping up to help those in need is key to the spirit of Texas, and Texas emergency personnel will help Alaskans affected by the October typhoon rebuild and move forward.”
Under Governor Abbott’s direction, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) sent staff specializing in disaster case management coordination, unmet needs assessments, community recovery planning, and long-term recovery operations. This effort continues earlier missions where Texas provided logistics, operations, and public assistance experts after storms hit Alaska.
The deployment operates under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a national mutual aid agreement allowing states to share resources during disasters or emergencies. EMAC enables participating states to send personnel and resources across state lines while protecting those who deploy and ensuring they are reimbursed for mission-related expenses. More information about EMAC can be found at emacweb.org.
This assistance is separate from Texas’s ongoing response and recovery work following floods that occurred within its own borders in July.
