RICHMOND, VA. — In response to catastrophic flooding affecting parts of Texas, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the deployment of two Virginia Swift Water Rescue Teams. The teams, based in Bristol and Virginia Beach, left Virginia on July 7, 2025, to assist in water rescue operations across the state. Equipped with specialized rescue gear, including boats and technical rescue equipment, the teams will support local responders in areas overwhelmed by floodwaters. Their mission is to help save lives and aid in the ongoing recovery efforts during this critical time. This deployment follows a request from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, coordinated through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agreement allowing states to provide resources during disasters.
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