In response to the catastrophic flooding in Kerrville and surrounding areas of Texas, multiple states have deployed rescue and recovery teams to assist with ongoing efforts. Florida, under Governor Ron DeSantis, sent three swiftwater rescue teams through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to support Texas. California deployed over two dozen first responders, including 18 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) members and K-9 units from Los Angeles County, Riverside City, Menlo Park, Orange County, and Oakland fire departments. These teams are engaged in search and rescue operations amid floods that have resulted in over 132 deaths and left more than 100 people missing. Illinois also dispatched nearly 40 search-and-rescue volunteers, including teams from Chicago fire departments, to aid in recovery. Additional support came from Louisiana and Indiana, which sent fire departments and K-9 teams respectively. Texas Governor Greg Abbott acknowledged and thanked these states for their swift assistance. The coordinated multi-state response highlights the scale of the disaster and the ongoing efforts to locate missing persons and support affected communities.
Thanks to Indiana for sending aid to Texas as we respond and recover from deadly flooding. @GovBraun deployed K-9 teams to support our search and rescue operations. Thank you for having our backs. https://t.co/rk03YFwBcy
Thanks to @GovKathyHochul for sending a K-9 team to support our search & rescue efforts in Central Texas. The quick support from states across the country are crucial in our response and recovery.
Illinois is sending nearly 40 search-and-rescue volunteers to Texas’ flood zone. At least 132 people died and 101 remain missing, according to officials. https://t.co/7X1keePTQq