Florida’s Elite Task Forces Mobilize for Hurricane Helene, Miami Teams Gear Up for Rescue Operations in Orlando and Ocala

As Hurricane Helene approaches, Florida’s specially trained Task Forces 1 and 2 are mobilizing to provide assistance in the face of the expected Category 3 storm. Task Force 2, backed by a diverse team of 80 members including swift water rescue specialists and disaster response experts, packed up their equipment in Miami this morning and set sail for Orlando, which will serve as their base of operations until the hurricane subsides. This move was observed and reported by CBS News Miami. Authorities are primarily concerned about the potential for dangerous storm surges, as highlighted by Miami Fire Rescue’s Pete Sanchez who emphasized the inclusion of specialists trained for such occurrences.

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