Texas Deploys Resources To Louisiana To Assist With Disaster Response

Statement

Governor Greg Abbott today offered assistance to Louisiana in response to Tropical Storm Barry, which is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.

The state of Texas will be deploying Texas Task Force 1's Type III Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team with additional water rescue assets to assist in response efforts and do all we can to prevent any loss of life. Additionally, the State Operations Center remains at its elevated level III (increased readiness) activation and all state resources remain in place ready to respond to any severe weather that may occur in Texas as a result of Tropical Storm Barry or any other event.

"Texans remember how the state of Louisiana came to our aid during Hurricane Harvey and now we are in turn lending our support as Louisianans face Tropical Storm Barry," said Governor Greg Abbott. "Texas is continuing to monitor this storm and I have placed assets and teams on standby to respond to any severe weather that may impact our state. I am proud of the way our first responders are stepping up to assist in these crucial response efforts, and I ask all Texans to keep those in the storm's path in their thoughts and prayers."

The following resources remain on standby in Texas to respond to any severe weather event the state may face:

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