The Brief
- A 46-person team from Polk County deployed to Okaloosa County after Isaias made landfall.
- Florida Task Force 3 sent 74 people from Tampa Bay-area fire departments to Tallahassee, while Pasco County deployed another 30.
- Crews are bringing specialized equipment and search-and-rescue skills to help communities recover.
BARTOW, Fla. – Emergency crews from across the Bay Area are heading to Florida’s Panhandle to help communities deal with the aftermath of Isaias. Polk County’s team mobilized within hours of the state’s call for help, joining other local responders already deployed to assist.
Bay Area emergency response
Timeline
A 46-person team made up of Polk County Sheriff’s Office personnel, Polk County Fire Rescue and support staff left Saturday morning for Okaloosa County, where Isaias made landfall…