Gov. Abbott deploys resources to Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Barry
The state of Texas has deployed a search and rescue team, along with other resources to Louisiana to help with disaster relief ahead of Tropical Storm Barry.
Texas Task Force 1's Type III Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team was sent with other water rescue assets to assist.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott cited the help Texas received from Louisiana during Hurricane Harvey in his statement about sending these resources.
The State Operations Center remains at elevated level II, and crews are ready to respond here in Texas to any severe weather that may happen.
Here's a list of the resources that are on standby in Texas to respond to any severe weather event:
Department of Public Safety Resources
- 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
Texas Military Department Resources
- Rotary Wing MRP
- 2 Ground Transportation Platoons
- Food Unit Leader Support Team
- Intake/Vetters Support Team
- Military Desk Support Team
- Multiple Personnel
Texas Parks and Wildlife Resources
- 3 Saw Squads
- 3 Planning Modules
- 26 Game Wardens
- 8 Airboats
- Fuel Trailer
- 4 SAR Boat Teams
- Helicopter
Texas Task Force 1 Resources
- SAR Overhead Team
- 4 SWR Boat Squads
- 10 Helicopter SAT Technicians
- Type 3 USAR Team
- 10 SAT Division Supervisors