Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday issued an emergency declaration as the city tries to deal with a surge of new arrivals in recent weeks.

The migrants, asylum-seekers and others, including many families, include another 48 people who arrived on Tuesday after they were “inhumanely” sent her by bus by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

All told, the city, with help Cook County and the state of Illinois, has provided emergency care for over 8,000 new arrivals since last August, according to the mayor’s office. To handle the recent. surge, the city has relied on various departments as well as community-based organizations to provide temporary shelters and respite centers.

“We should all understand that this crisis will likely deepen before we see it get better,” the mayor’s office said in a statement, so the city is continuing to seek additional funds from the state and federal governments.

A news conference is planned at City Hall Tuesday afternoon.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.