Governor Greg Abbott has sent more Texas emergency management personnel to Alaska to assist with recovery efforts after the state was hit by typhoons 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.”
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is sending staff specialized in disaster case management, unmet needs assessments, community recovery planning, and long-term recovery operations. This mission adds to earlier deployments from Texas that provided logistics, operations, and public assistance specialists after storms impacted Alaska.
The current deployment is organized under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid system allowing states to share resources during disasters or emergencies. Through EMAC, states can send support across various disciplines, ensure protection for deployed personnel, and receive reimbursement for related costs. More information about EMAC can be found at emacweb.org.
This support comes as Texas continues its own response and recovery operations following flooding events that occurred within the state in July.
