Michigan’s highly trained emergency responders answer the call to assist North Carolina as catastrophic flooding and landslides threaten lives and communities.
Michigan Task Force 1 Deployed to Assist with Water Rescues in North Carolina
As Tropical Storm Helene continues to ravage the southeastern U.S., Michigan has stepped up to assist North Carolina in its time of need. The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) has deployed the Michigan Task Force 1 (MI-TF1) Type I Swiftwater Team to support search and rescue efforts as North Carolina cleans up after catastrophic flooding and landslides.
The team’s deployment is a direct response to a request from North Carolina made through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a system allowing states to offer mutual aid during disasters. MI-TF1’s specialized 19-member team is drawn from ten fire departments across Michigan and has trained extensively for water rescues in extreme conditions.