Long Beach Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Task Force 12 has been activated to support emergency rescue operations in Houston, officials said.

The unit departed on Thursday for its deployment to Texas, according to the LBFD. The team’s deployment is expected to last for two weeks, according to the governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Teams from the Los Angeles Fire Department and Orange County Fire Authority are already working in Texas as part of the state’s assistance to Texas, and another rescue crew from Ventura County was also ordered to deploy on Thursday.

“California is continuing to support all requests for resources, including personnel, as Hurricane Harvey continues to downpour on Texas and Louisiana,” said Mark Ghilarducci, director of the Office of Emergency Services. “These teams will be a powerful asset to the teams already in the region performing life-and property-saving missions.”

The 14-member task force from Long Beach will travel to Texas over land and is estimated to arrive by Friday afternoon. Members will bring their own rescue equipment with them via trailers.

The Swiftwater Rescue Task Force consists of two rescue teams, including a task force leader, a trainee, and a search team manager who oversees the teams. Within each team there is a boat operator, rescue swimmer, technical search specialist, logistics specialist and a medical specialist. A ropes and rigging specialist and communications specialist are shared between both teams to maximize the capabilities of the task force.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families that are dealing with the profound loss and tragedy associated with Hurricane Harvey. We stand ready to assist those in need,” Fire Chief Mike DuRee said in a statement.