NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Members of multiple Middle Tennessee emergency response agencies are heading to Texas as part of a task force to provide assistance in the aftermath of devastating flooding.
On Sunday, May 5, the Nashville Fire Department (NFD) announced the Tennessee Task Force 2 (TNTF2) was preparing to deploy to later in the day to Texas, where floodwaters have left hundreds stranded and forecasters predict more rainfall.
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According to NFD, the task force’s deployment came at the request of Texas officials, serving as a function of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
“EMAC is a mutual-aid agreement among states and territories of the United States,” NFD explained. “It enables states to share resources during natural and man-made disasters, including terrorism.”
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Fire officials said members of TNTF2 are deploying as a Type 1 Swiftwater Search and Rescue team, so they will help with water rescues and other emergency responses as needed.