US EditionDeWine Dispatching State Troopers, K-9s to Assist with Search and Recovery Efforts in Texas
- Governor Mike DeWine deployed 20 Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and Ohio Department of Natural Resources K-9 units to Texas on Monday to support search, rescue, and recovery efforts after Guadalupe River flooding.
- Flash floods over the July Fourth weekend caused the Guadalupe River in Texas to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes, killing at least 81 people.
- Ohio's ODNR dispatched four officers and four K-9 units to assist with traffic, humanitarian aid, and search efforts in flood-affected Texas areas.
- Ohio troopers and K-9 units continue search efforts, including for 10 children and a counselor from Camp Mystic, supported by Ohio personnel.
- Beyond immediate aid, Ohio's deployment highlights national unity as OSHP and ODNR teams are expected to remain in Texas for one week to nine days, exemplifying interstate disaster cooperation.
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Local rescue teams weigh in on Texas recovery efforts
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) -- As rescue and recovery crews search for victims of Friday's flooding in Texas, local rescue teams are weighing in. The commander of Mahoning County's Sheriff's Office Dive Team says the work can be painstaking and very dangerous. "The most important thing is safety of their rescuers," said deputy Rob Hovanec. "You don't want to have a rescuer out getting yourself in trouble and then have another person to rescue." Hova…
Ohio's State Highway Patrol, Division of Natural Resources to aid first responders in Texas
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWK) - Authorities from Ohio are on their way to Texas to support first responders along the Guadalupe River. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has activated the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mobile Field Force, sending twenty Ohio State Troopers to the area to help with search, rescue and recovery efforts following the deadly flooding that happened on July 4. DeWine's office says the troopers will be in Texas for one week. "Our hearts go…
Montana woman prepares to help with Texas flood relief
As the death toll continues to rise due to flash-flooding in Texas, many are wondering what they can do to help. Sarah Grande of Black Eagle is willing to hand-deliver words of encouragement herself.Grande enjoys helping others - she said, I do like to volunteer. I've just never been able to do it on a scale like this.WATCH - Sarah Grande; American Red Cross: Black Eagle woman prepares to volunteer in Texas reliefMonths ago, she planned a four-d…
Ohio deploys state troopers, search dogs to aid in Texas flood recovery efforts
Ohio Gov. DeWine sent state troopers and specialized K-9 teams to Central Texas to assist with search, rescue and recovery operations following catastrophic flooding over the Fourth of July holiday.
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