OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is stepping up to support its neighbors following devastating floods in New Mexico and Texas, deploying emergency personnel and rescue teams to assist with recovery and relief operations.
New Mexico: Support for Flash Flood Aftermath
Oklahoma has sent a 10-member incident management team to New Mexico to assist at the State Emergency Operations Center. The team will help coordinate the response to flash flooding in the Rio Ruidoso area, where monsoon rains pushed the river to more than 20 feet, damaging about 200 homes.
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Deployment length: 7 days
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Deaths reported: 3 (including 2 children)
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Rainfall totals: 3.5 inches
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All missing persons accounted for
Two additional officials from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety were also deployed Tuesday, according to state emergency spokesperson Keli Cain.
Texas: More Swift Water Rescue Teams Join the Effort
Oklahoma also sent additional swift water rescue crews to Texas, where catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country region claimed over 130 lives, with more than 100 still missing. The flooding occurred after 10 inches of rain fell on July 4, causing the Guadalupe River to rise by 26 feet.
The newly deployed personnel join two Oklahoma teams already assisting in Texas, including human remains detection dogs.
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Agencies involved:
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Oklahoma City Fire
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Tulsa Fire
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Broken Arrow Fire
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Verdigris and Mustang Fire Departments
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Grand River Dam Authority
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Deployment length: 14 days
💬 Governor Kevin Stitt Speaks Out
“Oklahomans know what it means to stand beside our fellow Americans in times of need,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt.
“We will continue to serve our neighbors with strength and compassion, because that’s who we are. My prayers are with families who continue to recover from these tragic events, as well as the responders from Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and dozens of other states who are heeding the call to help.”
A Unified Response
Teams deployed to both states include members from:
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Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
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Office of Homeland Security
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Oklahoma City Fire Department
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Tulsa Police Department
This multi-agency, multi-state response reflects a unified effort to help devastated communities begin their recovery — with Oklahoma playing a key role on the ground.
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