TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) The Tucson Police Department has reached out to the Houston Police Department to offer assistance in dealing with the damage from Hurricane Harvey.
In a press release sent Wednesday, TPD says it has offered Texas officers help in "in the form of personnel with police vehicles.
Below is a portion of the statement:
We have all seen the videos and photos out of Texas and the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. It is during these times of crisis that brings the nation together. This afternoon, the Tucson Police Department reached out to the Houston Police Department to offer our assistance in the form of personnel with police vehicles. We remain available to fulfill that commitment as part of a coordinated effort with the Houston Police Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Local groups have been collecting donations to send to Hurricane Harvey victims.
Here's more on how you can give back.
DONATE: Help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey through the American Red Cross.