McDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (KOAM) — Kansas Task Force 1 (KS-TF1) continues to support SAR (Search and Rescue) efforts in North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
After five days SAR in Florida KS-TF1 were reassigned, deploying to N.C. whey they are working northeast of Asheville, in mountain terrain.
Kansas Task Force 1 continue work in wake of Helene
The area is hilly and rugged, making search and rescue efforts more challenging. KS-TF1 has trained for these conditions and were able to use ropes to secure their footing while searching the hills.
There are three separate task force teams in the area working together operating both on foot and ATV.
Kansas Task Force 1 continue work in wake of Helene
“The KSFM (Kansas State Fire Marshal) and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management personally would like to thank the Derby Fire Department, Junction City Fire Department, Manhattan Fire Department, Wichita Fire Department, Sedgwick County Fire District 1, Olathe Fire Department, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, and the deployed staff of the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office for allowing their much needed and valuable personnel and physical assets to be deployed.” — KSFM