PIGSAH NATIONAL FOREST, N.C. (KOAM) — Kansas Task Force 1 (KSTF-1) joined forces with a National Guard unit while performing search and rescue (SAR) efforts in the rugged, hilly country of North Carolina.
“ The human factor impacted the team, as it was the first-time residents have seen a first responder in their area since Hurricane Helene hit, ” the Kansas State Fire Marshals office state in a release Friday. “ Emotions were high for the residents as they interacted with the team members and soldiers. ”
Kansas Task Force 1 ease fear and anxiety for mother, texting: “her son was ok”
One male resident they came upon wanted to let his mother know he was okay, but communication continues to be spotty with little to no radio, data, or phone connections in the field, so he was not able to reach her.
When team members were able get service, they texted his mom letting her know her son was okay, and he was getting needed supplies.