Governor Greg Abbott has sent more Texas emergency management personnel to Arizona to help with flood recovery efforts. This action follows a request from Arizona’s Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
“Texans are no strangers to the devastating effects caused by severe weather,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, I directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy additional personnel to further support Arizona as they rebuild and recover from recent flooding. Texas will continue to assist our fellow Americans in their time of need.”
Under Governor Abbott’s orders, the Texas Division of Emergency Management dispatched staff specializing in logistics, planning, and disaster finance. These teams are working with Arizona’s Emergency Operations Center and field operations as part of the ongoing response.
This deployment adds to the Texas emergency management personnel already sent last week for flood recovery support in Arizona.
The assistance is organized through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which allows states to provide aid and share resources during disasters or emergencies. EMAC members can offer resources across various fields, ensure protection for deployed staff, and receive reimbursement for mission-related expenses. More information about EMAC is available at https://www.emacweb.org/.
Texas continues its own recovery operations following flooding that occurred in July.
