Local first responders heading to Florida for Helene relief
Sep 24, 2024
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Several Kansas agencies are sending a team to Florida to assist with the response to tropical storm Helene.
Kansas is deploying a Type 1 Swift Water Search and Rescue Team, leaving on Tuesday night. The task force consists of members from :
Derby Fire Department
Junction City Fire Department
Manhattan Fire Department
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
Olathe Fire Department
Sedgwick County Fire District 1
Wichita Fire Department
Office of the State Fire Marshal
The task force will be deployed until Oct. 8 unless the state of Florida changes its request.