Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed emergency management resources to Arizona to help with flood response and recovery. The move follows 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.”
Under Governor Abbott’s direction, the Texas Division of Emergency Management has sent personnel to work with Arizona’s Emergency Operations Center and field teams. Their roles include coordinating voluntary agencies, managing volunteers and donations, assisting with disaster recovery, and providing logistics support.
The deployment is being carried out through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which allows states to share resources during disasters or emergencies. EMAC also ensures that states lending assistance are reimbursed for mission-related costs and that their personnel are protected while on assignment. More information about EMAC can be found at emacweb.org.
