Governor Abbott Authorizes Deployment of Texas Emergency Resources to Aid Arizona Flood Relief
PHOENIX, AZ - October 26, 2023 - Governor Greg Abbott has directed additional state emergency management resources to Arizona this week to bolster recovery operations following devastating floods. The deployment, initiated on October 20, 2023, is a direct response to requests for assistance from Arizona officials grappling with the aftermath of recent severe weather events.
This action builds upon Texas’s ongoing commitment to disaster response, even as the state continues its own recovery efforts from July’s flooding. The mutual aid is facilitated through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a nationally recognized system allowing states to share personnel and resources during emergencies, ensuring cost reimbursement for participating states. The deployment underscores the importance of interstate cooperation in disaster relief and provides critical support to communities impacted by the Arizona floods.
EMAC enables states to quickly mobilize and deploy resources across state lines, protecting responders and streamlining the reimbursement process for associated costs. Resources shared through EMAC can encompass all emergency disciplines.More information about the Emergency Management Assistance Compact can be found at emacweb.org.
