Multiple States Send Rescue Teams for Texas Floods

Catastrophic flooding in Texas has resulted in over 100 deaths and more than 160 people missing, prompting a broad national search and rescue response. Task forces from Alabama, South Carolina, Indiana, and Arizona have deployed specialized teams and canine units to assist with recovery, working under the coordination of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and FEMA. South Carolina Task Force 1, with five crew members and two human remains detection K-9s, is conducting searches in severely affected residential areas, including sites like Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River. Alabama's contingent includes 40 personnel from multiple fire departments, while Indiana and Arizona have sent teams of 49 and 48, respectively. The collaborative effort underscores mutual aid among states, building on a long history of support during disasters. Officials emphasize the urgent need to locate survivors and provide relief to impacted families.