Biden on Texas wildfires: 'When disasters strike, there's no red states or blue states' - abc7amarillo.com

Biden on Texas wildfires: 'When disasters strike, there's no red states or blue states'

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — President Joe Biden, who was in Texas on Thursday to visit the U.S.-Mexico border, said he directed federal officials to do “everything possible” to assist fire-affected communities, including sending firefighters and equipment.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has guaranteed Texas and Oklahoma will be reimbursed for their emergency costs, the president said.
“When disasters strike, there’s no red states or blue states where I come from,” Biden said. “Just communities and families looking for help. So we’re standing with everyone affected by these wildfires and we’re going to continue to help you respond and recover.”

Biden said there are already more than 500 federal personnel working on fire suppression. That includes the deployment of 100 federal firefighters and more on the way, as well as dozens of additional fire engines, air tankers, small planes, helicopters to help fight the flames.

The president also thanked all the firefighters and law enforcement officials for their hard work since the wildfires began.

"We're grateful for the brave first responders, risking their lives to save others," said Biden.