TRENTON — As Hurricane Harvey continues to pummel Texas Gov. Chris Christie announced on Sunday night that he is deploying a specialized team to help in cleanup and recover efforts.

The governor said NJ Task Force 1 has been called up to help as part of the National Urban Search & Rescue Response System.

"As Americans, we come together during times of crisis and today New Jersey's heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the people of Texas at this very difficult time," Christie said. "During Superstorm Sandy, emergency and law enforcement response contingents from around the country came to our aid. New Jersey stands ready to assist Texas with their search and rescue response to the destruction and devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey and the recovery process.

The damage already caused by Harvey has already affected the team's deployment to Texas. According to Christie the group was expected to arrive in San Antonio on Monday. However, with roads around that city already deemed "impassable" Christie said they will now be sent to Katy, Texas.

Task Force 1 has been deployed around the state several times to help, including the Passaic County Floods, as well as Hurricane Irene which happened six years ago Sunday. Most recently they were sent to North Carolina to help in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

The Task Force took part in a massive training exercise earlier this year on the Lakehurst side of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to help fine tune their search and rescue skills.

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