There have been 43 fatalities, 15 of them children caused from sudden flash floods that swept parts of Central Texas, and state and federal officials are sounding the alarm for aid and resources to be concentrated in the area.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) that the state is sending two Type III swift water rescue teams to Texas to assist in the ongoing flood response.
This is a joint team with members from Tulsa and Oklahoma City, along with boats trailers, and equipment. Officials say they are deploying today in response to the floods.
“As always, Oklahoma will answer the call to help our friends and neighbors during these devastating floods. That’s the Oklahoma Standard, plain and simple,” said Gov. Stitt. “I’m grateful to our elite first responders in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for their willingness to step up and help our neighbors once again.”
In a collaborative statement, OKTF-1 announced the departing of the team to assist flood response efforts…