Florida first responders tackle Texas flood recovery
More than 60 of Florida’s first responders are on the ground in Texas, supporting recovery efforts after the July 4 flooding and facing the challenge of finding nearly 100 people still missing.Members from Task Forces 4 and 8 provided an update on Wednesday, sharing their experiences and the difficulties encountered.”It’s a great community out here. They’ve welcomed us with open arms. Everybody has been super supportive of everything we’ve been doing,” said a task force member.Since July 7, the teams have walked 250 miles, working long days in temperatures ranging from the mid to upper 90s. They have set up several stations along the work area for responders to stop, rehydrate, and rehabilitate before continuing their efforts.”We have several stations along the work area where they can stop, rehydrate, rehab and then get back out to work,” said a task force member.The terrain is described as treacherous, with debris piles reaching 30 to 40 feet high. A comfort support team, including therapists, is helping responders process what they are witnessing in real-time.”The tread is very treacherous. Lots of debris piles. We’ve got some 30- to 40-foot debris piles here,” said a task force member.Despite the challenges, these first responders are committed to doing whatever it takes to assist those in need.”We’re just out here doing what we’re trained to do, and work really hard, and trying to bring some peace out here in Texas,” said a task force member.
More than 60 of Florida’s first responders are on the ground in Texas, supporting recovery efforts after the July 4 flooding and facing the challenge of finding nearly 100 people still missing.
Members from Task Forces 4 and 8 provided an update on Wednesday, sharing their experiences and the difficulties encountered.
“It’s a great community out here. They’ve welcomed us with open arms. Everybody has been super supportive of everything we’ve been doing,” said a task force member.
Since July 7, the teams have walked 250 miles, working long days in temperatures ranging from the mid to upper 90s. They have set up several stations along the work area for responders to stop, rehydrate, and rehabilitate before continuing their efforts.
“We have several stations along the work area where they can stop, rehydrate, rehab and then get back out to work,” said a task force member.
The terrain is described as treacherous, with debris piles reaching 30 to 40 feet high. A comfort support team, including therapists, is helping responders process what they are witnessing in real-time.
“The tread is very treacherous. Lots of debris piles. We’ve got some 30- to 40-foot debris piles here,” said a task force member.
Despite the challenges, these first responders are committed to doing whatever it takes to assist those in need.
“We’re just out here doing what we’re trained to do, and work really hard, and trying to bring some peace out here in Texas,” said a task force member.
