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Nevada Task Force 1 Heads to Texas for Flood Aid

KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 7 – Missouri Task Force 1 deployed as a Type III unit to assist with water rescues and human remains detection after 75 deaths in Kerr County from severe rainfall, officials said.

  • On Monday evening, FEMA activated Missouri Task Force 1, and the 50-member team departed Columbia at 6:30 p.m. for Kerr County, Texas.
  • Last week’s record rainfall in Texas caused at least 91 deaths statewide, including 75 in Kerr County, prompting FEMA activation of Missouri Task Force 1 for rescue efforts.
  • The team includes four Human Remains Detection canines and handlers, focused on water rescues and detection, praised by Gov. Kehoe for their preparedness.
  • Missouri Task Force 1 departs Monday evening for Kerr County, Texas, with Colorado TF1 joining Tuesday for up to two weeks to support flood rescue efforts.
  • Long-Term, deployment of elite FEMA urban search and rescue teams like MO-TF1 highlights increased reliance on specialized units for climate-driven flooding disasters.
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Missouri Task Force 1 deployed to Texas in response to deadly flooding

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KRCG broke the news in Jefferson City, United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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