Governor Greg Abbott has sent more Texas emergency management personnel to Alaska to help with recovery efforts after typhoons that struck the state in October. The deployment follows a request from 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) has sent recovery and voluntary agency support staff to Alaska. Their tasks include coordinating disaster case management, assessing unmet needs, planning for community recovery, and supporting long-term operations in areas hit by the storms. This effort builds on earlier missions where Texas provided logistics, operations, and public assistance specialists after previous storm impacts.
The current deployment is managed through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which allows states to share resources during disasters or emergencies. EMAC ensures that states can send aid across borders while protecting deployed personnel and providing reimbursement for mission-related expenses. More information about EMAC can be found at https://www.emacweb.org/.
