Florida is providing much-needed assistance to Texas victims impacted by flood waters from Hurricane Harvey.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are continuing to actively assist with disaster response efforts in the Houston area.
As of Tuesday afternoon, FWC officers have rescued more than 200 Texans since arriving in the area.
They were deployed to the area over the weekend by Gov. Rick Scottin response to Texas’ request for emergency assistance.
Nearly 125 FWC officers, more than 40 boats, 17 high water vehicles, two Mobile Command Centers and eight shallow-draft vessels are currently in Texas to support ongoing search and rescue and disaster response efforts.
