NEVADA TASK FORCE 1 Deployment Update
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 15, 10:10 AM
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 14, 10:45 AM
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Nevada Task Force-1 Urban Search & Rescue Team members helped rescue a
woman in Louisiana today. They found her in her home Monday but she refused to
leave. "She just wanted to die there." Undeterred, Team members got names and
phone numbers of her children, one of whom lives in Alabama. He was contacted
and joined team members at his mother's home. This morning she left with him.
This rescue will air on CNN this afternoon.
Program:
Anderson Cooper 360
Channel: CNN (Cox channel 20)
Time: 4:00 PM (not sure exactly
when it will air in this one hour show)
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 12, 1:45 PM
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We received more pictures today. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1:00 PM
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NV-TF1 saved two more lives in New Orleans, bringing the total to three. We did
have two minor injuries that occurred yesterday. They were treated and both
individuals are under observation. Nothing to worry about.
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It was good to hear that our team was able to have a hot meal. They sure are
looking forward to some home cooking when they return. They seem to be in great
spirits.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 8, 1:15 PM
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Invitation to attend a meeting for families of FEMA Team members
Monday, September 12
10:00 AM or 7:00 PM (for 60-90 minutes)
CCFD Training Center
The purpose is to:
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provide updated information
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offer assistance
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spend time with other FEMA family members
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discuss possible organization to communicate with one another and the
department
Bring kids and any other family members who might be interested in supporting
you. Call Kathy Risdon, CCFD Employee Assistance Program, at 379-9726 if you
have any questions.
See you there!
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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2:15 PM
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Yesterday, NV-TF1 was sent out on water rescue operations at approximately 6:00
AM and did not return until 1:30 AM. The first day was uneventful. They are
absolutely speechless as to what they have seen and the only way they can
describe the devastation is "massive." Television in no way depicts the
reality.
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We have just been informed that our rescue team just performed a live rescue
operation and two television networks NBC and CBS (Ch. 3 and Ch. 8) have
interviewed them. To save a life well over one week after the disaster hit has
raised the spirits of the team and the area greatly.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 6, 10:30 AM
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The Nevada Task Force 1 team left the Dallas staging area yesterday afternoon.
They drove through the night to arrive in New Orleans this morning. The Team
will be working with the Coast Guard and EPA to perform boat type rescue
operations. The Team will participate in rescue, not recovery, operations.
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According to FEMA, actual time of deployment is not known, but will be at least
a ten-day operation beginning today. NV-TF1 will be working during daylight
hours because the area is still not secure.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 6, 6:45 AM
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The Nevada Task Force 1 team received their orders yesterday, August 5. They
were deployed to Louisiana. They were in Baton Rouge yesterday and were to
arrive in New Orleans this morning.
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Here are some pictures. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2, 10:45 AM
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Possible deployment sites area
map
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Gulfport, Mississippi map
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Metairie, Louisiana map
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Camp Shelby, Mississippi map
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Current resources in operation view
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2, 9:00 AM
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The Task Force 1 team was informed by FEMA that they might be staged up to five
days in Dallas. They are in the process of some training courses to keep their
skills honed. They are standing by.
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It is uncertain, at this point, whether they will be deployed to Mississippi or
Louisiana. Two other teams from California are also being staged at the same
location.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2, 7:15 AM
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We have been informed that our Task Force Team traveled yesterday as far as
Oklahoma City. Upon reaching Oklahoma City, however, they received
orders to divert back to Dallas. They spent the night in Dallas and are waiting
for further instructions from FEMA.
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We were also informed that of all the western teams that were activated, we had
the quickest response time and made the quickest travel time. Kudos TF-1!
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1, 9:15 AM
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We just received information from the Task Force. They are in Texas now, and
are expected to arrive at their destination by 9 PM tonight. The so-far
840-mile trip has been uneventful. Everyone's spirits are high and they
are eager to get to work. Also, we should have some pictures soon.
UPDATED AUGUST 31, 4:00 PM
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Nevada's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 was activated by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 10:00 AM this morning, to support the
Hurricane Katrina response and recovery processes in the Gulf Coast region.
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NTF-1, coordinated by the Clark County Fire Department, consists primarily of
CCFD emergency personnel who have taken specialized training to qualify for the
team. Other members from the community include three emergency room doctors,
three structural engineers, two heavy rigging specialists, two communications
specialists, and four members of Metro's Search & Rescue K-9 Division and
their four search dogs.
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The team departed early this afternoon, bound for Camp Shelby,
Mississippi. Their caravan included two 18-wheeler trucks, two buses, two box
trucks, two Metro K-9 vehicles, and three support vehicles. The specialized
search and rescue equipment they are taking with them weighs approximately 25
tons.
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Upon arrival in Mississippi, the Task Force will receive work assignments to
support state and local response and recovery efforts over the next ten to
fourteen days.
We will post updated information as we receive it.
Please check back frequently.
Sources of Additional Information
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