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New York Task Force One deployments and support for other jurisdictions
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Commissioner Iscol details the activities of New York Task Force One, a FEMA National Urban Search and Rescue Response System team managed by NYCEM, in supporting other jurisdictions during emergencies.
- New York Task Force One is comprised of NYCEM, NYPD, and FDNY personnel
- In September 2024, 46 team members deployed to North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
- In October 2024, 81 personnel deployed to Orlando following Hurricane Milton
- The team conducted searches, provided emergency medical care, and performed water rescues
Zachary Iscol
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It is also our privilege to support other jurisdictions recovering from emergencies.
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NYSAM manages New York Task Force One, one of 28 task forces across the country that make up the FEMA National Urban Search and Rescue, USAR, Response System.
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The task force is comprised of NYSEM, NYPD, and FDNY personnel who are fully trained and equipped to respond to natural, technological, and human caused disasters.
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In 2024, New York Task Force One deployed to two incidents.
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In September, '40 '6 people and two K-9s from New York Task Force One deployed to North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
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The team conducted extensive searches of areas impacted by infrastructure collapse, downed trees, mudslides, and heavy flooding.
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In October, '80 '1 personnel and four K-9s from New York Task Force One deployed to Orlando following Hurricane Milton.
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The team assisted searching for survivors in collapsed buildings, providing emergency medical care, and conducting water rescues.