PHOTOS: Florida is sending crews to assist with search and rescue efforts currently underway in Texas, where more than 80 people lost their lives during the catastrophic flooding over the July 4th weekend. Florida is sending crews to assist with search and rescue efforts currently underway in Texas, where more than 80 people lost their lives during the catastrophic flooding over the July 4th weekend.
On Monday morning, Florida US&R Task Force 4, an urban search and rescue team based in Central Florida, posted pictures on social media showing crews preparing to assist with search efforts. Both Florida Task Force 4 and Florida Task Force 8 were activated as two Type 3 swiftwater rescue teams.
The teams have left Florida and are currently en route to Texas. Officials stated that the combined deployment includes 16 personnel, comprising swiftwater rescue technicians and medical specialists.
