Ohio troopers and K-9s deploy to Texas for flood recovery
According to a press release, Governor DeWine reached out to Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the weekend, offering support from Ohio in the wake of the disaster.
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In response, DeWine has directed the Ohio State Highway Patrol to send a team of 20 troopers from the OSHP's Mobile Field Force to Texas.
The troopers are expected to be in the area for one week, supporting local agencies in the flood-stricken region.
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Additionally, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will deploy several K-9 teams, along with their handlers, to assist with search and recovery missions.
These K-9s are specially trained in tracking and locating survivors in disaster zones.
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