AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy resources to assist California’s wildfire response. This move follows a request from CAL FIRE through the California Office of Emergency Services.
“Our hearts grieve with the entire Los Angeles community as they continue to respond to these destructive wildfires,” said Governor Abbott. He emphasized the importance of unity in times of crisis and expressed gratitude to the firefighters and first responders assisting Californians. The deployment includes more than 135 personnel and over 45 fire engines and equipment, according to a press release from the governor’s office.
The deployment is coordinated under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a mutual aid system that allows states to share resources during disasters. For more information, visit emacweb.org.
