Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Alabama has deployed four Type III swiftwater search-and-rescue teams to Texas to assist with ongoing life-threatening flooding.

“Alabamians always stand ready to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need. I pray for Texans who are once again dealing with raging floodwaters,” said Governor Ivey. “I thank our fellow Alabamians serving on the search-and-rescue teams and offer my prayers for a successful mission and safe return home.”

The deployment includes teams from Mobile, Lauderdale, Cullman, Marshall, DeKalb, Jefferson, Shelby and Chilton counties. The Type III teams are trained and equipped to operate in active flood zones. Each team consists of eight personnel and multiple boats designed for search, rescue and recovery operations.

Heavy rain continues to fall across the Texas Hill Country, where flash flood emergencies have been issued and search-and-rescue operations remain underway. The region was also hit by devastating flooding last year.

Gov. Ivey said Alabama Emergency Management Agency officials are continuing to monitor conditions and coordinate state resources as the response continues.

“Just as Alabama stepped up to help during the devastating Camp Mystic flooding last year, our state is once again committing people and resources to assist Texas in this time of need,” added Governor Ivey.

Ivey said the flooding also serves as a reminder for Alabamians to be prepared for disasters. Earlier this year, she signed legislation creating a funded statewide emergency notification system, the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act and a dam safety program designed to help reduce flood-related risks in Alabama.