Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent more emergency management personnel to Alaska to help with recovery efforts after typhoons struck the state in October. The deployment comes at the request of 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 staff specializing in disaster case management, unmet needs assessments, community recovery planning, and long-term recovery operations. This effort follows earlier missions where Texas provided logistics, operations, and public assistance experts after storms hit Alaska.
The latest deployment is managed through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agreement among states that allows them to share resources during disasters or emergencies. EMAC enables member states to send aid across state lines while ensuring protections for deployed personnel and reimbursement for mission-related expenses. More information about EMAC can be found at emacweb.org.
