Governor Greg Abbott has deployed additional emergency management personnel from Texas to Alaska to help with recovery efforts after typhoons struck the state in October. This action follows a request for assistance 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) sent staff specializing in disaster case management coordination, unmet needs assessments, community recovery planning, and long-term recovery operations. This deployment builds on earlier missions where Texas provided logistics, operations, and public assistance specialists after previous storm impacts.
The deployment operates under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), which allows states to share resources during disasters or emergencies. EMAC members can exchange resources across various disciplines, ensure protection for deployed personnel, and receive reimbursement for mission-related costs. More details about EMAC are available at emacweb.org.
This support comes as Texas continues its own response and recovery operations following flooding events within its borders earlier this year.
