Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent emergency management personnel to Alaska to support flood recovery efforts after a recent typhoon caused significant flooding. The deployment follows a request from Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
“Our hearts are with all Americans in Alaska who have been devastated by a typhoon that led to days of flooding,” said Governor Abbott. “I deployed emergency management personnel to help people and communities in Alaska as they deal with the horrific aftermath. Texas will continue to work to help ensure the safety and well-being of those impacted by the typhoon and flooding. I thank all first responders and emergency management personnel who are working around the clock to support their fellow Americans in need.”
The Texas Division of Emergency Management has sent staff to assist Alaska’s Emergency Operations Center and with field operations, including coordination with voluntary agencies as well as managing volunteers and donations.
This assistance is being provided through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a system that allows states to share resources during disasters or emergencies. EMAC ensures that states can request aid from each other, deploy resources from various fields, protect deployed personnel, and receive reimbursement for mission-related expenses. More information about EMAC is available at emacweb.org.
