US EditionNevada Task Force 1 Returns Home After Weeks Helping Texas Flood Victims
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 28 – Indiana Task Force 1 completed nearly three weeks of search, rescue, and recovery after Texas floods killed at least 135 people, providing critical support to Kerr County officials.
- Nevada Task Force 1 returned home to Southern Nevada after nearly three weeks aiding flood recovery in Kerr County, Texas following July 4 weekend floods.
- The floods struck several Texas counties after days of heavy rain, killing more than 100 people and leaving others missing, which prompted FEMA to deploy search and rescue teams.
- Nevada Task Force 1, consisting of 47 members and four K9s, joined other state teams like Colorado and Ohio Task Forces in extensive searches across debris fields and damaged buildings.
- Task force leader Brandon Garcia said the team worked tirelessly to bring closure and ‘‘wanted to serve and honor all of the people lost,’’ while specialist Dave Kelly highlighted training as key in rescue efforts.
- The recovery highlighted nationwide cooperation with resources from multiple states, and responders prepared to restock and answer future emergencies after completing operations.
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Virginia Task Force 4 returns after weeks of providing swiftwater help in Texas
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - Virginia Task Force 4 returned to Bristol after more than a dozen harrowing days in Texas. Task Force 4 was deployed through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) at the beginning of July to provide swift water rescue equipment and resources after sudden flooding hit the region of Kerr County. Team lead Tyler Wright said they were stationed in Kerrville, working with Missouri Task Force One. "They said, 'hey, w…
Nevada Task Force 1 returns home after weeks helping Texas flood victims
NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) After nearly three weeks of search and rescue operations in flood-ravaged Texas, the 47-member Nevada Task Force 1 team has returned home to Southern Nevada.The emergency response team, which includes four K9s, arrived at their North Las Vegas warehouse to an emotional homecoming filled with hugs and warm welcomes from family members.VIDEO: Shakeria Hawins reports the latest on Nevada Task Force 1 Nevada Task Force 1 retur…
Ohio Task Force 1 returns home after aiding in historic Texas flooding search
DAYTON, Ohio (WJW) -- It was a search and recovery mission like no other. Ohio Task Force 1 search team manager David Kelley said, "The whole nation came together. I was working with people from New York, Nevada, California, Idaho, Illinois, everywhere." Public memorial set for slain Lorain police officer Phillip Wagner Wednesday in Cleveland After assisting Texas amid historic flooding during the 4th of July holiday, members of Ohio Task …
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