INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has approved the deployment of Department of Homeland Security and Department of Natural Resources support and resources to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Gov. Holcomb has also authorized Indiana's National Guard to begin preparing to deploy guardsmen and resources if needed in the coming days.
“When another state is devastated by a natural disaster, Indiana is committed to providing resources to help response and recovery efforts,” Gov. Holcomb said. “We are ready when called to serve and respond. I pray for the safety of all the citizens, first responders and volunteers in the days and weeks to come.”
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Two DNR swift water rescue teams consisting of 28 total IDNR Conservation Officers and one administrative employee will be deployed. A support team consisting of six IDHS first responders will also be deployed. IDHS also will release 206,760 MREs from its inventory to support relief efforts.
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The swift water rescue teams will conduct search and rescue operations, provide basic life support and medical care, transport stranded citizens to secondary rescue locations and support other urban and air search and rescue efforts.
Two Indiana Task Force One teams have already been deployed to help with the catastrophic flooding in Texas.
Hurricane Harvey hit southeastern Texas last weekend and continues to make its way inland with record-breaking rainfall.
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