WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A hazardous materials team made up of firefighters from Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, and Delray Beach deployed to the Florida Panhandle to help communities prepare for hazardous material emergencies during hurricane response.
According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the Type 1 HazMat strike team departed for Tallahassee less than 24 hours after receiving deployment orders.
Hurricanes can cause more than wind and water damage. Fuel spills, gas leaks and chemical releases can create additional dangers for residents and emergency responders…