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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has deployed Texas emergency management resources to New Mexico to assist in the response efforts for multiple large wildfires and flash flooding impacting the state.

“As we continue to move through hurricane season, Texans are no strangers to the devastating effects of severe weather,” said Governor Abbott.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service deployed emergency management personnel who will support the State of New Mexico’s Emergency Operations Center in a variety of roles, including response operations, planning, logistics, public information, finance, and geographic information systems.

ICA made a $100,000 donation to relief efforts and the Red Cross has mobilized to help evacuees.