(WAND) — An Illinois urban search and rescue team went to Texas overnight on Friday to help with operations after deadly flooding killed over 100 people and left hundreds more missing.
The group consists of 39 rescuers from various fire departments.
Governor JB Pritzker authorized the help by directing the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) to activate the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
The EMAC is an agreement among states to provide help across state lines during emergencies and disasters.
"Just as many towns, cities, and counties in Illinois have agreements to assist each other in times of disaster, states have agreements to do the same," said IEMA-OHS Acting Director Ted Berger.
The team will be in Texas for up to 14 days.
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