Abbott Approves Deployment of Texas A-M Task Force to Western Kentucky

At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gov. Greg Abbott approved the activation of 10 Texas A&M Task Force 1 personnel to deploy the Central Incident Support Team cache, which is part of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue System, in response to the tornadoes that occurred in Western Kentucky last weekend. This cache of equipment will provide specialized technical gear and command, control and communication equipment to members of the FEMA urban search and rescue teams that are being deployed from around the nation to help those in need, according to the governor’s office.

“The state of Texas stands ready to assist our friends in Kentucky as they continue their response and recovery efforts in the wake of deadly tornadoes that shook the western portion of their state overnight,” said Abbott. “Thank you to the members of Texas A&M Task Force 1 who are making their way to Western Kentucky to help those in need.”