Indiana Task Force 1 deployed to assist with Hurricane Helene in Florida – Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic

Indiana Task Force 1 has safely arrived in the Florida Panhandle in preparation for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall Thursday evening. The team was activated by FEMA to assist with search and rescue efforts during and after the storm. The Category 4 hurricane is predicted to bring catastrophic damage with sustained winds of 130-156 mph and life-threatening storm surge. Evacuations have been ordered in Florida and Georgia as the storm approaches.
INFT-1, made up of members from the Indianapolis Fire Department, is ready to assist locals overwhelmed by the storm surge and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. They will work alongside local authorities to provide aid as needed. The team departed on Tuesday and was in place by Wednesday evening, according to a Facebook post.
The remnants of Hurricane Helene are expected to bring rain and wind to central Indiana on Friday and into the weekend. Emergency preparations are underway in anticipation of the storm’s impact. Indiana Task Force 1 remains on standby to provide assistance and support to those affected by the hurricane.
The deployment of INTF-1 to Florida highlights the collaborative efforts between local and federal agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of communities in the path of natural disasters. The team’s arrival demonstrates their commitment to serving others in times of need.

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