Indiana assists Texas search and rescue, deploying first responders, K9 units

Illinois sends search and rescue team to Texas

Springfield — An Urban Search and Rescue team from Illinois is headed to Texas overnight to assist with operations after deadly flooding this week, the state announced Saturday, July 12.

Illinois first responders traveling to deadly Texas flood sites to assist with search, recovery

A team of first responders from fire departments around Illinois, including Chicago, is heading to Texas to help with search and recovery efforts after the state was hit by catastrophic floods last week.

Minnesota K-9 unit to assist search and recovery efforts in Texas where more than 170 people remain missing

Governor Tim Walz announced that a Minnesota K-9 unit would assist in search and recovery efforts following deadly flooding in Texas.

Tribune-Star Editorial: As Braun says, Indiana can learn from Texas tragedy

The nation has extended an outpouring of profound sorrow and empathy for the people of Texas in the wake of tragic, deadly flooding last weekend along the Guadalupe River.

Retired Rhode Island state trooper, K-9 deployed to Texas to assist in flood recovery

A retired Rhode Island State Police sergeant and his K-9 partner are headed to Texas to help in the search for people still missing.

Governor says Indiana must ‘learn from’ Texas flooding

INDIANAPOLIS — After catastrophic flooding in Texas killed dozens and forced thousands from their homes, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said the Hoosier State must reassess how it communicates emergency warnings and coordinates disaster response.