By Chief Master Sgt. Gonda Moncada
TEXAS Insider Report: CAMP Mabry Austin Texas The governor has authorized Texas Military Forces personnel and equipment to be deployed in support of local and state resources preparing for Tropical Storm Alex which is threatening the Texas Coast.
Governor Rick Perry has authorized the activation of up to 2500 Texas Guardsmen to assist before during and after what may become Hurricane Alex expected to make landfall Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
Included in the assets are:
- 8 UH-60 helicopters for search & rescue;
- 3 C-130s aircraft to assist during air evacuations if that becomes necessary;
- High profile vehicles capable of maneuvering through high water crossings or flooding;
- Shelter management teams medics & communication packages to restore basic communications if towers are damaged or down.
Deployment of troops and personnel will depend on future weather predictions and expected landfall.
We will keep you updated on troop movements.
For additional information please call Chief Master Sgt. Moncada at (512) 782-5050
