Nebraska offers disaster team as Hurricane Isaias nears Gulf
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 00:48 · Archive
Nebraska's governor said the state's urban search and rescue team stands ready to help affected states if called upon as Hurricane Isaias approached the Gulf Coast.
Governor Jim Pillen announced Friday that Nebraska Task Force 1, the state's urban search and rescue team, would be available to assist states affected by Hurricane Isaias. The governor said on social media that Nebraska stands ready to help and would monitor emergency management assistance requests from affected governors in the days to come.
As of Friday afternoon, Hurricane Isaias was classified as a Category 3 storm and was on course to hit Florida that evening. Residents in threatened areas were boarding up windows and stacking sandbags, while thousands of National Guard soldiers deployed in preparation for forecast storm surge and devastating floods.
Nebraska Task Force 1 has recent experience in disaster response. The team was deployed to Texas earlier this year, where it conducted reconnaissance and surveying of flooded areas, identified boat ramps and areas of concern, and helped local residents and first responders prepare for incoming floodwaters.
How it is being reported
- Gov. Pillen: Nebraska Task Force 1 available to assist in aftermath of Hurricane IsaiasAs Hurricane Isaias made its approach to the the U.S. Gulf Coast, Gov. Jim Pillen posted on social media Friday that Nebraska Task Force 1 would be made available to assist if governors of impacted states called for help.WOWT · 10 Oct, 00:24
- Gov. Pillen: Nebraska Task Force 1 available to assist in aftermath of Hurricane IsaiasAs Hurricane Isaias made its approach to the the U.S. Gulf Coast, Gov. Jim Pillen posted on social media Friday that Nebraska Task Force 1 would be made available to assist if governors of impacted states called for help.1011Now · 10 Oct, 00:24
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