Gov. Abbott offers assistance to Louisiana in response to Tropical Storm Barry

TEXAS, USA — Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that Texas would be deploying resources to Louisiana to assist with disaster response as Tropical Storm Barry approaches the Louisiana coastline.

Texas will be deploying Texas Task Force 1’s Type III Urban Search and Rescue team with additional water rescue groups to assist in response efforts and prevent loss of life.

“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 Gov. 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.”

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The Office of the Governor said in a press release on Friday the following will remain on standby in Texas to respond to any severe weather event the state may face:

2 Helicopters with Hoist Capability
3 High Altitude Aircraft
Aircraft Refueling Trailer
553 Troopers with Equipped Vehicles
53 Trucks/SUVs
5 ATV-type Vehicles
55 Texas Rangers
30 SRT Operators
20 SWAT Operators
4 Armored High Water Personnel Carriers
2 Zodiac Boats
Safe Boat
2 Communication Teams
4 Command Trailers
Initial Reentry Assessment team
4 Portable Satellite Packages
6 Field Support Trailers
Inflatable Trailer
3 Commercial Generators
Portable Radio Cache
2 Cradle Points with Multiple Cell Carriers
AT&T Deployable Cell Site
13 Shallow Water Boats
9 Rescue Swimmers
State Coordinator
7 District Coordinators
Critical Information Specialist
10 Recovery/Mitigation Coordinators
7 Emergency Tracking Networks
8 Disaster District Committees
2 Mobile Satellite Radios
Drone
7 Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Go-Kits
ATV/Polaris Ranger and Trailer
11 Trauma Bags with Assorted Medical Gear
Rotary Wing MRP
2 Ground Transportation Platoons
Food Unit Leader Support Team
Intake/Vetters Support Team
Military Desk Support Team
Multiple Personnel
3 Saw Squads
3 Planning Modules
26 Game Wardens
8 Airboats
Fuel Trailer
4 SAR Boat Teams
Helicopter
SAR Overhead Team
4 SWR Boat Squads
10 Helicopter SAT Technicians
Type 3 USAR Team
10 SAT Division Supervisors

The storm is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Saturday.

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